American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) 65th Annual Conference

American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) 65th Annual Conference is organized by American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) and will be held from Feb 28 - Mar 02, 2025 at Hilton University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Description:
This is the premier event for professionals at the intersection of law, medicine, and dentistry. It’s your unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, expand your knowledge, and network with others who share your passion for these dynamic fields. Past conferences have seamlessly integrated CME, dental CE, and CLE, all in one conference – offering an unparalleled experience for continuing education and professional growth.

Educational Statement:
Welcome to “Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Legal Medicine after a Quarter Century of the New Millennium,” a cutting-edge legal medicine conference where we explore the dynamic intersection of law, medicine, and dentistry amidst rapid technological advancements. Enjoy groundbreaking discussions on the ethical and legal implications of the evolving landscape of medical and dental practices, and critically analyze the legal issue in the ever-expanding realm of medical technology. Join thought leaders, legal experts, and healthcare professionals as we navigate this complex nexus, forging a path that harmonizes innovation with ethical and legal responsibilities, shaping the future of healthcare in an era of unprecedented technological progress.

Learning Objectives:
In line with our conference theme, Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Legal Medicine after a Quarter Century of the New Millennium, and the mission of ACLM to continue the professional advancement of its members, the ACLM’s 65th Annual Conference will provide and improve the knowledge and understanding of attendees in the following areas:

• Recent updates in federal and state legislation, case law, and regulation
• Review of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) in clinical medicine, and comparative analysis of PAT legal landscapes in the US and Australia
• Issues pertaining to artificial intelligence in scope creep, prior authorization, and home care
• Current trends, policy initiatives, harm reduction strategies, and emerging treatment options pertaining to the opioid epidemic
• Factors contributing to filicide, and legal challenges in cases of filicide
• State-by-State update on abortion laws, the role of EMTALA in abortion, and current developments in the law of religious conscience in reproductive health
• Legal and ethical challenges in end-of-life care decisions, including update on physician aid-in-dying, brain death, ableism and informed consent in disabled individuals, voluntary stopping eating and drinking, and challenges surrounding living wills in pregnant patients
• Avoidable and unavoidable risks of a career in medicine and law, and the challenges of maintaining professionalism
• History, impact, and implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Legal framework and ethical challenges of AI in healthcare
• Legal standards and ethical challenges of healthcare and law professionals using social media
• Healthcare obligations and legal issues regarding access to health in the US incarcerated population
• Impact of preauthorization on adequate healthcare access
• Industrialization of healthcare and putting care at the core of healthcare
• Causes of mental health inequities, and how to reduce mental health disparities across different populations
• Inequities in maternal health, and developing collaborative strategies across law and medicine to address maternal health inequities
• Difference between ethical duties and legal requirements, and what to do when they conflict with one another
• Latest developments in cannabis law in the US
• Selected international comparative analysis of expert testimony laws, and updates on expert testimony case laws and Rules of Evidence
• Practical tips for expert witnesses
• Dental research and its application to daily dental practice
• Role of dental service organizations on the practice of dentistry, and contributing factors to the growth of DSOs
• Process of dental program accreditation and the self-study process
• Legal challenges and health concerns when providing dental care to victims of human trafficking