Risky Business: Protecting Yourself in a Litigious World

This teleseminar was presented as a live event on May 20, 2008
Event code: 13580

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the nature and risks of litigation
  • Explain the value of professional liability insurance
  • Take steps to minimize the risks of litigation
  • Describe the chain of events that leads to litigation and understand the plaintiff’s point of view
  • Discuss three common care issues that precipitate litigation involving dietitians in health care facilities
  • Apply learned techniques, including impoved documentation, to minimize legal exposure

Presenters:
Craig Busey, Esq., Legal Counsel, American Dietetic Association, Chicago, IL
Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, Private Practice and Executive Director of  RD411.com, an online information service for nutrition professionals, Weston, FL

Note: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or any position of the ADA. Speakers are required to disclose personal and professional interests that could potentially affect their research and/or give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

CPE Level 2
Suggested Learning Need Codes:  7110, 7090, 1110, 1130, 1140

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