From Exam Room to Courtroom: Navigating Litigation and Coping with Stress

From Exam Room to Courtroom: Navigating Litigation and Coping with Stress

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define what is meant by an adverse event and explain the steps to take as soon as one has occurred
• Recognize the warning signs of a potential lawsuit
• Explain the procedures for responding to a lawsuit
• Describe and prepare for a discovery deposition
• Discuss the key elements of a trial and provide a list of the usual participants
• Explain the key factors in preparing a successful defense and mitigating the risks caused by litigation stress
• Summarize the stress factors and coping tools associated with each stage of litigation
• Identify the benefits and challenges of settlement
• Define post-trial motions and appeals
• Identify options and strategies for "moving on" after a verdict

Up to 12 CME Credits available through 2009

ACCME Accreditation

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM or ACOG Cognate Credit(s)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) designates this educational program for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM or up to a maximum of 12 Category 1 ACOG Cognate Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.