Introduction to a Utah Malpractice Claim

Program Description

This informative educational presentation is an introduction to Utah malpractice claims from the perspective of a Utah licensed defense attorney and Utah law. The presentation will review data from The Doctors Company including specialty risk and allergy/asthma specific closed claims. Further discussion topics will include Utah’s laws on informed consent, statute of limitations, arbitration, mediation, and prelitigation panels.   

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Name three reasons why patients sue their healthcare provider.
• Describe how a malpractice claim is initiated in Utah and what is required to perfect a claim against a hospital and/or physician.
• Apply three risk mitigation strategies that can be implemented when providing medical office based patient care.

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

Faculty

Michelle Swift, BSN, JD, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company

David C. Epperson, Esq., Epperson & Owens, Attorneys at Law

Continuing Education Credit

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.