Neonatology and the Law

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

Apply increased knowledge of the interface between medical care and the legal system in your daily practice.

Recognize the evolving legal and financial implications of health care acquired conditions.

Discuss clinical management strategies that reduce risk associated with medication errors, transfusions, therapeutic hypothermia and resuscitation.

Explore the complexities of litigation in neonatology, and strategies utilized by both attorneys and witnesses during a trial.

State the benefits and risks in the use of technology by hospital staff for communication and education.

Evaluate legal versus medical evidence.