Credits: 1.5 general credit hours
Description: In this new, dynamic, and interactive class, Dr. Kenneth Stein draws on twenty-seven years of clinical experience in emergency medicine and critical care and two decades as an expert witness to unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in medical malpractice: the Standard of Care. Joining Dr. Stein is Adam Smith, an experienced civil litigator in the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Using real-world case examples, Dr. Stein guides you to evaluate whether a breach of the standard of care occurred and whether that breach caused the alleged damages. He also examines the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Law Third Torts: Medical Malpractice, highlighting how this development may influence future interpretations of the standard of care.
Topics the panel addresses include causation, Daubert, national vs. local standards, clinical guidelines, scoring systems, and decision tools. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the evolving legal definition of the standard of care and leave with practical strategies for assessing breaches and causation — skills essential for effectively evaluating and litigating medical malpractice claims.
Faculty: Adam W. Smith, Jackson & Campbell PC and Dr. Kenneth Stein, MD
Fees: $39 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $49 D.C. Bar Members, $59 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $79 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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