PATIENT SAFETY
Harry Moon, MD, J. Brian Boyd, MD and Susan Martin, Esq.*
hmoon@harrymoonmd.com
Level: Intermediate Organization: Panel
Desired outcomes:
- Discuss the clinical and administrative risks leading to a professional liability claim
- Identify and mitigate risks as to the litigious patient presenting for aesthetic procedures
- Review the specifics and anatomy of a professional liability claim including deposition testimony and considerations for settlement vs trial
- Recognize the significance of a written release from patients seeking payment for damages
- Discuss how to identify risks you may not see
- Compare settlements and complaints filed against aesthetic physicians in different states
- Review cases on Representative Contemporary Malpractice presented by panel
- Participants are encouraged to bring cases for panel review and discussion
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