Avoiding Medical Malpractice. What you need to know. What you can do. Case Presentations and Review

Saturday, April 29, 2023

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Location: S503

Course Director(s)

Mitchell Benson, MD

Columbia University

Faculty(s)

Ben Rubinowitz, Malpractice Attorney

Rub-inowitz

Course Description: This course will explore what constitutes medical malpractice and what differentiates medical malpractice from criminal conduct. You will learn about defining the standard of care as it relates to patient outcomes. Most importantly, you will learn about what steps you need to take to defend yourself if named in a malpractice litigation and who to trust.

Through the review of actual cases that have been brought to trial, interactive discussion will uncover the errors made and reveal how the outcomes could have been different if the practice provider had taken other steps or communicated with their patient more honestly and effectively. The case presentations are real. The cross examinations are real. You are taken into the courtroom.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the mistakes that resulted in lawsuits.
Outline the steps to take if named in a lawsuit.
Determine the steps for best defense.
Identify what to do when multiple associates are also defendants.
Recognize the importance of hiring a personal lawyer.