Name
Panel 3 - The Second Victim: Managing the Legal and Emotional Aspects Following a Complication
Date & Time
Monday, November 18, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Adam Snyder Patrice Weiss
Description

This course will explore the implications of interactions with the legal system, complications vs breach of "standards of care," the nature and importance of documented informed consent, emotional implications, and resources for surgeons involved in legal proceedings.

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Negotiate the medicolegal system; 2) Identify signs and symptoms of the second victim; and 3) Employ mechanisms to protect yourself legally and emotionally.

Presentations:
Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

Legal Implications of Operating in an Environment of Surgical Innovation
Adam Snyder, JD, Schwartz and Jambois Legal Firm, Chicago, IL

The Emotional Impact of Being Sued: It’s Very Personal
Patrice Weiss, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Advice and Resources for the Second Victim During Legal Proceedings
Patrice Weiss, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Discussion - Questions & Answers - All Faculty

Adjourn

Location Name
Room: 261
Full Address
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Virtual Session Link
Session Type
Panel
Ordering
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