Register now — Dan Ballard webinar on communication errors
Register now — Dan Ballard webinar on communication errors
Registration is now open for Avoiding Communication Mishaps: Case Studies & Risk Reduction, a live webinar with popular speakers Dan Ballard, JD and TMLT’s Tanya Babitch.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Earn 2 CME credits, including 1 ethics credits. Additionally, TMLT policyholders may earn a 3% discount on their next eligible policy period.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be better able to:
- review real medical liability cases in which communication failures occurred;
- discuss the importance of effective communication between physicians, patients, and the healthcare team in patient education, diagnostic result management, informed consent, and other critical areas; and
- develop risk management strategies to reduce the risk of communication failures and improve patient safety.
Speakers
Dan Ballard, JD is a partner with Ballard Simmons and Jasper LLP. He received a BA with Honors from the University of Texas and a JD with Honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1983. Mr. Ballard has spoken extensively on risk management, medical malpractice defense, and Medical Board issues to physicians throughout the state.
Tanya Babitch is the Vice President of Risk Management at TMLT. She has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry. Before joining TMLT in 2002, Tanya earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked at St. David’s Medical Center in health information management and continuing medical education (CME) planning.
Disclosure
Dan Ballard and Tanya Babitch have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CME credit
Texas Medical Liability Trust is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this live seminar for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics credit
This course has been designated by TMLT for 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Disclaimer
Registration is now open for Avoiding Communication Mishaps: Case Studies & Risk Reduction, a live webinar with popular speakers Dan Ballard, JD and TMLT’s Tanya Babitch.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Earn 2 CME credits, including 1 ethics credits. Additionally, TMLT policyholders may earn a 3% discount on their next eligible policy period.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be better able to:
- review real medical liability cases in which communication failures occurred;
- discuss the importance of effective communication between physicians, patients, and the healthcare team in patient education, diagnostic result management, informed consent, and other critical areas; and
- develop risk management strategies to reduce the risk of communication failures and improve patient safety.
Speakers
Dan Ballard, JD is a partner with Ballard Simmons and Jasper LLP. He received a BA with Honors from the University of Texas and a JD with Honors from the University of Texas School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1983. Mr. Ballard has spoken extensively on risk management, medical malpractice defense, and Medical Board issues to physicians throughout the state.
Tanya Babitch is the Vice President of Risk Management at TMLT. She has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry. Before joining TMLT in 2002, Tanya earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked at St. David’s Medical Center in health information management and continuing medical education (CME) planning.
Disclosure
Dan Ballard and Tanya Babitch have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. TMLT staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CME credit
Texas Medical Liability Trust is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Medical Liability Trust designates this live seminar for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics credit
This course has been designated by TMLT for 1 credit in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Disclaimer
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