Reminder: MLMIC’s CME Modules Available Online

As part of our ongoing efforts to educate our member policyholders on current healthcare law and risk management issues, we have made available through MLMIC.com four of our most highly rated risk management CME modules: An Interview with a Plaintiff’s Attorney – Parts 1 & 2 and High Exposure Liability: Delay in Diagnosis of Breast Cancer – Parts 1 & 2 In An Interview with a Plaintiff’s Attorney – Parts 1 & 2, a prominent plaintiff’s attorney provides his perspective on a number of issues related to medical malpractice claims and litigation, including:

• Why do patients sue?
• How important is the deposition?
• How should the defendant physician prepare for cross examination?

These questions, and many more, are addressed in great detail in this video presentation. High Exposure Liability: Delay in Diagnosis of Breast Cancer – Parts 1 & 2 feature a defense attorney, a plaintiff’s attorney, physician risk management experts, and a senior MLMIC claims professional addressing the continued high frequency and severity of claims alleging a delay in diagnosis of breast cancer. They share their experiences in handling breast cancer claims, focusing on the key issues that can impact the outcome of these cases while offering suggestions to help prevent future claims. To learn more about MLMIC’s CME modules, including how to register and view them, please visit MLMIC.com or call MLMIC’s Risk Management Department at (212) 576-9601.