Topics, Speakers, and Agenda for Medical Malpractice Seminar:
June 7, 2008 (07:45-16:00)
Moderator: Robert
R. Kirby, MD
07:45-08:00 Introductory remarks, information, and ground rules
08:00-08:30
The history of medical malpractice litigation. Virginia M. Buchanan,
JD
08:30-09:00 Structure
of a lawsuit: What elements must
be present? W. Russ Jones, JD
09:00-09:30 What steps can you take to avoid a lawsuit? Virginia M. Buchanan, Dion Ramos, JD
09:30-10:00 What should you do (and not do) if you are sued? John Jopling,
JD
10:00-10:15 COFFEE
BREAK
Moderator:
Michael E.
Mahla, MD
10:15-10:45 How does the plaintiffÕs attorney approach malpractice litigation?
Virginia M. Buchanan, JD
10:45-11:15 How does the defense attorney approach malpractice litigation?
Dion Ramos, JD
11:15-11:45 What are depositions, and why are they important? Dion Ramos, JD
11:45-12:15 If a case goes to trial, how should you prepare, and what
will the plaintiffÕs attorney seek to prove? James B. Matthews, JD
12:15-13:00 CATERED LUNCH
(45 minutes)
Afternoon
Moderator: Nikolaus
Gravenstein, MD
13:00-13:30 When should you select your own attorney? John Jopling,
JD
13:30-14:00 What is the role of expert witnesses? James B. Matthews, JD
14:00-15:00 Round
Table Discussion: Claims
Processes and Liability Protection.
W. Martin Smith and Colleagues
15:00-16:00 Questions
and Answers: All Speakers and moderators