2008 CAPA Annual Conference

Medical Malpractice-Part I

Date: 10/03/08
Time: 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Facility: Palm Springs Convention Center
Location:  Primrose B-D
Speaker(s): Jayme T. Vaccaro, VP Claims, MedAmerica Mutual, and
Jeff Keene, Esq.; Walnut Creek, CA

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the legal system and how a medical malpractice lawsuit is tried against a PA
• Become familiar with the code sections that regulate how PAs are supervised
• Gain an understanding of insurance coverage when sued for medical malpractice
• Consider some risk management issues so as to prevent being sued