| The 26th Annual Conference |
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Saturday, January 2, 2010 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Registration
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Welcome and Introduction
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
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| 8:15am |
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Group Beta Strep Infections: New Key Guidelines
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
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| 8:55am |
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Diabetic Pregnancy: Standards of Expected Care
Mark B. Landon, M.D.
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| 9:35am |
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Oxytocin - New Concepts Regarding an Old Drug
Steven L. Clark, M.D.
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| 10:15am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:30am |
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The Many Faces of Competence
Phillip J. Resnick, M.D.
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| 11:20am |
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Fetal Acidemia and Putative Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Alan M. Peaceman, M.D.
Legal Commentary and Discussion
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D. and Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
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| 12:05pm |
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Expert Testimony: Was This a Case of Medical Malpractice?
Patrick D. Barnes, M.D.
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D.
Steven L. Clark, M.D.
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
Mark B. Landon, M.D.
Alan M. Peaceman, M.D.
Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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| 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Welcome Reception
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Monday, January 4, 2010 |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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What's New in the Defense of the "Brain-Damaged Baby" Case?
Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
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| 8:45am |
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When Do New Discoveries Become Standard of Care?
Alan M. Peaceman, M.D.
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| 9:30am |
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Spousal Homicide-Suicide: Is It Forseeable?
Phillip J. Resnick, M.D.
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| 10:15am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:30am |
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The Timing of Hypoxic Brain Injury: Pre-Intra-Post-Partum
Patrick D. Barnes, M.D.
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| 11:15am |
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Neonatal Encephalopathy: New Insights
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
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| 12:10pm |
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Improved Perinatal Outcomes, Reduced Litigation, and Fewer Cesarean Deliveries - A New Paradigm Not Involving Hallcinogenic Agents
Steven L. Clark, M.D.
Legal Commentary and Discussion
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D. and Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Reducing Material Death in the 21st Century
Steven L. Clark, M.D.
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| 8:45am |
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Genetic Evaluation of the Putative Hypoxic Brain-Damaged Neonate
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
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| 9:30am |
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Victim Response to Rape and Violence
Phillip J. Resnick, M.D.
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| 10:15am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:30am |
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Electronic Medical Records and E-Medicine: New Litigation Avenues
Catherine D. Bertram, M.D.
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| 11:15am |
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The Value and Limitations of Brain Imaging in the Fetus/Newborn: Ultrasound-CT-MRI-MRA and Other Modalities
Patrick D. Barnes, M.D.
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| 12:05pm |
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Shoulder Dystocia: Decisions to Avoid Crisis
Mark B. Landon, M.D.
Legal Commentary and Discussion
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D. and Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 (Joint Conference Day) |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Welcome and Introduction
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
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| 8:10am |
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section: Reality or Reappraisal
Mark B. Landon, M.D.
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| 8:50am |
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Chorioamnionitis: New Guidelines
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
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| 9:30am |
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New Concepts in Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Prevention
Alan M. Peaceman, M.D.
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| 10:10am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:25am |
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Patterns and Types of Birth Injury: Hypoxic, Mechanical (Forceps/Vacuum)
Patrick D. Barnes, M.D.
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| 11:45am |
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Medico-Legal Forum
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D. and Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
- When is Misdiagnosis Malpractice?
- Death or Disability by Telephone: Is There a National Standard?
- Nurse vs. Physician: Who is Liable? Why?
- The Duty to Learn
- Does a Genetic Disorder Preclude Culpability for Acts of Violence?
- Under What Circumstances is the Statute of Limitations Unconstitutional?
- On Suing the Medical Expert for False Testimony
- Is Peer Review Non-Disclosure Inviolable?
- The Aging Surgeon: Who Makes the Call to Quit?
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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| The 10th Annual Conference |
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Registration
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 (Joint Conference Day) |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Welcome and Introduction
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
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| 8:10am |
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section: Reality or Reappraisal
Mark B. Landon, M.D.
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| 8:50am |
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Chorioamnionitis: New Guidelines
Ronald S. Gibbs, M.D.
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| 9:30am |
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New Concepts in Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Prevention
Alan M. Peaceman, M.D.
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| 10:10am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:25am |
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Patterns and Types of Birth Injury: Hypoxic, Mechanical (Forceps/Vacuum)
Patrick D. Barnes, M.D.
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| 11:45am |
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Medico-Legal Forum
Catherine D. Bertram, J.D. and Luke M. Pittoni, J.D.
- When is Misdiagnosis Malpractice?
- Death or Disability by Telephone: Is There a National Standard?
- Nurse vs. Physician: Who is Liable? Why?
- The Duty to Learn
- Does a Genetic Disorder Preclude Culpability for Acts of Violence?
- Under What Circumstances is the Statute of Limitations Unconstitutional?
- On Suing the Medical Expert for False Testimony
- Is Peer Review Non-Disclosure Inviolable?
- The Aging Surgeon: Who Makes the Call to Quit?
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Atrial Fibrillation: Mishaps, Guidelines, and Standards of Care
David J. Callans, M.D.
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| 8:40am |
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Emergency Management of Chest Pain: Time is Muscle!
Richard E. Wolfe, M.D.
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| 9:20am |
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Ethics and Law: The Case of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Laurence B. McCullough, Ph.D.
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| 10:00am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:15am |
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Breast Cancer, Mammography, and Malpractice: A Hapless Triad
Leonard Berlin, M.D.
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| 10:55am |
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Avoidable "Complications" in Genetics: The Wisdom of Anticipation
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
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| 11:35am |
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Pitfalls in the Emergency Management of Altered Mental Status
Richard E. Wolfe, M.D.
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| 12:15pm |
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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: New Guidelins and Inappropriate Shocks
David J. Callans, M.D.
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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Friday, January 8, 2010 |
7:15am |
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Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am |
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Ethical Misadventures in Surgical Practice
Laurence B. McCullough, Ph.D.
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| 8:40am |
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Expert Witnes, Immunity, and Intimidation: The Conflicting Roles of Medical Societies, State Medical Boards, and the Courts
Leonard Berlin, M.D.
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| 9:20am |
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Genes, Stroke, and Liability: Who Should Have Known What, When?
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D. Sc.
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| 10:00am |
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:15am |
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Ethical Guidelines in the Care of the "Impossible Patient"
Laurence B. McCullough, Ph.D.
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| 10:55am |
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Errors and Lessons in the Management of Sepsis
Richard E. Wolfe, M.D.
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| 11:35am |
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Standards of Care and Preventable Errors in Angioplasty and Cardiac Bypass Surgery
David J. Callans, M.D.
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| 12:15pm |
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Defensive Medicine: Does it Pull Doctors into, or Keep Them Out of, the Courtroom?
Leonard Berlin, M.D.
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| 1:00pm |
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Adjourn
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