Online Event

Chiropractic Malpractice or Innocent Doctor…You Be The Judge!

On Demand

Virtual / Online

Free

2 CE Hours

About This Event

This on-demand course, "Chiropractic Malpractice or Innocent Doctor…You Be The Judge!", offers 2 CE hours and is designed for both general education and peer reviewers. Led by Dr. Steve Clarke, this extensive and informative presentation engages attendees with audience participation and input on the results of actual malpractice cases, providing valuable insights into the complexities of chiropractic legal situations. The curriculum covers essential topics including defining and evaluating malpractice components, understanding negligence, injury, and damages, and reviewing vertebral artery dissection. Participants will learn about "Red Flags" in malpractice cases, informed consent, the "Reasonable Standard Law," and analyze actual chiropractic case studies involving various scenarios. The course also focuses on documentation factors, diagnostic allegations, and strategies for reducing the risk of malpractice claims, alongside a review of malpractice policy components.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

-Define malpractice components and distinguish between negligence, injury, and damages in chiropractic litigation

-Identify and evaluate "Red Flags" that increase malpractice vulnerability and litigation risk

-Apply informed consent principles and the "Reasonable Standard Law" to clinical practice

-Analyze actual chiropractic malpractice cases to understand common liability scenarios and adverse outcomes

-Implement documentation strategies and diagnostic protocols that reduce malpractice exposure

-Interpret key malpractice insurance policy components and coverage requirements

-Recognize the clinical and legal implications of vertebral artery dissection cases

Speakers

Steven Gould

DC, DACBR

Dr. Steven Gould's extensive expertise and interactive style provides doctors with a dynamic risk management seminar. His motivating presentations cover a wide variety of popular topics, including imaging, that impact doctors with an ideal blend of clinical and practical knowledge. Dr. Steven Gould is a Board Certified Chiropractic Radiologist who became a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR) in 1993. He has a full-time radiology and clinical/patient practice where he performs interpretations on plain film radiographs and MRIs for referring chiropractors. In his clinical practice, he has provided chiropractic care to the Wichita Wranglers professional baseball team and the Wichita Thunder hockey team. Dr. Gould is a member of the Kansas Chiropractic Association who named him young doctor of the year in 1995. In 2012, the Kansas Chiropractic Association awarded him Doctor of the Year. In 2014, Dr. Gould became a board member of the Kansas State Board of Healing. He was elected to serve as President for the 2019 - 2020 term. He has served as president of the Sedgwick District of the KCA. In addition, Dr. Gould holds memberships in the American Chiropractic College of Radiology and the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). He was president of the ACA's Council of Diagnostic Imaging.

Event Details

Start Date

On Demand

End Date

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Price

Free

CE Hours

2 hours

Format

Online / Virtual

Speakers

Premium Domain

chiropages.com

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