Aim:
The meeting will offer a comprehensive overview of medical negligence law in busy general practices. Topics include defining medical negligence, distinguishing actionable from non-actionable claims, reviewing recent case law related to GPs, and providing practical risk management strategies. Participants will leave with effective tools to manage and mitigate risks associated with medical negligence.
Learning outcomes:
- Outline medical negligence law in the context of a busy general practice.
- Differentiate between circumstances that would be considered medical negligence and those that would not.
- Describe risk management strategies to prevent medical negligence.
Presented by:
Nicola Jandura
Senior Associate, Medical Negligence Team, Turner Freeman Lawyers
Facilitated by:
Maie Mikhail
Practice Support Officer, SWSPHN
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RegisterRACGP CPD Hours
This activity has been approved for the following hours and type:
1.5 Educational Activity hours
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