MOCK TRIAL: A Continuing Education Program for Physicians and Trial Attorneys

Friday, March 15, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Wyndham Princeton

Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center

900 Scudders Mill Rd, Plainsboro NJ

 

Through a mock trial that uses actual physicians, defense attorneys, plaintiff attorneys and a former judge, participants will be provided the opportunity to learn first hand about the unique aspects of a medical malpractice trial. Through engaging in a simulated trial, physicians will learn what to expect if they are ever involved with a case that goes to trial, as well as important riskmanagement strategies to help minimize the risks of claims and litigation. Attorneys attending the course will learn effective trial techniques and strategies, methods for direct and cross-examination, and methods of preparation to allow for an impressive case presentation.

At the end of this seminar, physician participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the roles of physician, physician assistant and nurse practitioner in supervising and collaborating patient care.

2. Discuss the importance of provider-to-provider communication and provider-to-patient/family communication.

3. Employ constructive strategies that will ensure that the physician is a key participant in his/her defense once the legal action has been initiated.

At the end of this seminar, attorney participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate techniques for presenting evidence to a jury.

2. Discuss ethical quandaries relating to preparation of witness testimony.

3. Analyze strategies for working with and presenting expert witnesses.

Presenters:

Paul Schaaff, Esq., Orlovsky, Moody, Schaaff, Conlon & Gabrysiak, LLC; Joseph Lang, Esq., Lenox, Socey,Wilgus, Formidoni, Brown, Giordano & Casey, LLC; Michael Ricciardulli, Esq., Ruprecht, Hart,Weeks & Ricciardulli, LLP; Robert Evers, Esq., Marshall, Dennehey,Warner, Coleman & Goggin, PC; the Honorable Carol Ferentz; Kenneth Granet, MD; Jeffrey Osofsky, MD, and Edward Julie, MD. Moderated by Steve Adubato, PhD.

Register online at www.MDAdvantageonline.com under “upcoming seminars.”

Managing VFC: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

8th Annual Vaccines for Children Conference

Registration Now Open! One Low Price of $45! Limited Seating Available!

Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:45 AM – 4:40 PM

Location: The National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ

 

Topics to Include:

VFC Update & Vaccine Management

Vaccine Hesitancy

Hepatitis B Birth Dose Initiative Update

Immunization Techniques Update

NJIIS Update

Compliance Visits A-Z – Meet the PHR’s

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe recent changes and additions to the Vaccines for Children Program and how it can impact clinical and practice management.

Discuss issues regarding vaccine initiatives that affect the child and adolescent populations and how to best implement clinical updates.

Illustrate how the NJIIS can enhance clinical practice and vaccine management and identify pitfalls that can affect vaccine accountability.

Examine strategies for increasing immunization rates in all age groups.

Recognize Vaccines for Children accountability issues, vaccine management plans and implement established best practices within their organization.

 

Follow-up Links:

Registration Form

Online Registration

And don’t forget, MDAdvantage offers Pediatrics a 20% discount on medical malpractice.  Stop by their booth and tell them Professional Protective Alliance sent you!

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AMA Credit Designation Statement: HRET designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ on November 13, 2012. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

HRET-NJHA is an approved provider of continuing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission On Accreditation. P#131-5/11-14.

There is no commercial support for this activity.  Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission On Accreditation of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.

All New Jersey Obstetricians/Gynecologists are invited to attend this complimentary seminar

There is no fee for the educational programs and meals. Attendees can benefit from a
discounted room rate of $169 .00 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa (732-571-4000) if the room is booked by September 28, 2012. Please be sure to mention that you are with the MDAdvantage room block.

Friday, October 19, 2012 – Saturday, October 20, 2012
Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey

There is no reason why the incidence of major surgical complications in minimally invasive gynecology should not be even lower than that of open surgery.

This seminar is aimed at providing the knowledge and education that gynecologists need to be able to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy and my omectomy more safely. Physicians will learn how to avoid the complications of injury to surrounding vital organs, and when such injuries occur, how to
recognize and treat them.

Attendees will learn from groundbreaking experts in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Topics include: Pre-operative evaluation, anatomy, surgical technique and use of technology. A panel discussion will be held, and sufficient time provided for questions and answers with the experts.

Program Objectives:
Physicians who attend this course will be able to:
1. Recognize the alternatives available to laparoscopic
hysterectomy/myomectomy, and discuss strategies for engaging
the patient in a risk/benefit analysis in order to determine the
appropriate mode of care.
2. Review the anatomy of the abdominal wall, and examine the
visible pelvis and the retroperitoneal space as it appears through
the laparoscope.
3. Identify the ureters, bladder, small and large intestine, and blood
vessels through laparoscope. Discuss the necessary steps to avoid
injury, recognize injury and demonstrate laparoscopic repair.

Friday October 19th:

Welcome:
Patricia A. Costante, Chairman and CEO, MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey

Introductory Remarks: 

Richard Miller, MD, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Introduction of Speakers, Course Outline, and Goals: Anthony C. Quartell, MD, OB/GYN, Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Pre-operative Evaluation:
8:15 a.m. Office pre-operative evaluation (Anthony C. Quartell, MD)
8:45 a.m. Hospital pre-operative evaluation (Robert K. Zurawin, MD)
Anatomy:
9:45 a.m. Fundamental anatomy of the pelvis specific to basic gynecologic laparoscopic procedures (Andrew I. Brill, MD)
10:15 a.m. Anatomy of abdominal wall, complications of laparoscopic access, entry techniques, vascular injuries, prevention recognition and management (Anthony C. Quartell, MD)
10:45 a.m. Retroperitoneal anatomy and dissection techniques to identify the ureter and vascular structures in complex pathology (Thad R. Denehy, MD)
11:15 a.m. Questions & Answers Surgical Technique:
12:45 p.m. Prevention and management of laparoscopic vascular injuries (Steven D. McCarus, MD)
1:30 p.m. Prevention and management of injuries to the urinary tract (Anthony C. Quartell, MD)
2:00 p.m. Prevention, diagnosis and management of bowel injuries (Andrew I. Brill, MD) Panel Discussion:
2:30 p.m. Managing surgical misadventures, medical, medical/legal, and performance improvement aspects

Saturday October 20th:
Technology:
8:00 a.m. The safe use of energy in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (Andrew I. Brill, MD)
8:30 a.m. Latest instruments in laparoscopic surgery (Robert K. Zurawin, MD)
9:00 a.m. Credentialing of minimally invasive surgeons, competence assessment and outcome analysis
9:45 a.m. Intraperitoneal adhesions: prevention, intraoperative management, safe decisions, and techniques for adhesiolysis (Steven D. McCarus, MD)
10:15 a.m. Robotic minimally invasive gynecology: special considerations for robotic safety (Thad R. Denehy, MD)
11:00 a.m. Questions & Answers/Wrap-up

Speakers:
Anthony C. Quartell, MD, is Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.
Andrew I. Brill, MD, is Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA.
Thad R. Denehy, MD, is Associate Director and a physician in the division of Gynecologic Oncology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
Steven D. McCarus, MD, is Founder and Director of McCarus Surgical Specialists for Women and Chief, Division of Gyn Surgery at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.
Robert K. Zurawin, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gynecology and Director of the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

Program Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of New Jersey through the joint sponsorship of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and MDAdvantage. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Barnabas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure:
It is the policy of the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CMEsponsored educational activities. All participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the activity material.

To register for this program, fax or e-mail registration to Anita Dean at 609-803-2306 or
ADean@mdanj.com, or register online at http://www.MDAdvantageonline.com.  Then Drop Steve a line at sradespiel@icnj.com.  As a local broker we’d like to say hello!