PRMS Risk Management Seminar | Liability Updates & Hot Topics in Psychiatry

The field of psychiatry is constantly evolving. Join PRMS’ Director of Risk Management Donna Vanderpool, JD, MBA, for a two-hour, in-person course covering the latest hot topics in psychiatry, including:

• Liability updates for all patients, including suicidal patients, and minor patients
• Liability updates for psychiatrists working with nurse practitioners
• What to know about the current practice of telepsychiatry
• Marijuana, psychedelics (including ketamine), and gender-affirming treatment

Free and exclusive for PRMS clients!
*New York clients: The premium discount is not available for this course.

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Continuing Medical Education Information 

Liability Updates & Hot Topics in Psychiatry Seminar

Date and Location
October 22, 2023, New York, NY

Target Audience
Psychiatrists and other healthcare providers

Program Overview 
The program will begin with liability updates – for all patients, for minor patients, for suicidal patients, and for working with nurse practitioners. We will then update attendees on what they need to know about the current practice of telepsychiatry. In the last section of the course, we will discuss hot topics including marijuana, psychedelics – including ketamine, and gender-affirming treatment.

Planners and Faculty
Donna Vanderpool, MBA, JD – Speaker, Planner, and Reviewer
Ms. Vanderpool does not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Educational Objectives
After attending this live seminar, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the basis for the different liability exposure when treating minor patients versus adult patients.
• Apply the current requirements for telemedicine to their practice of telepsychiatry.
• Recognize the various legal and clinical issues related to newer treatments in psychiatry such as ketamine.

Accreditation Statement
Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
PRMS does not accept financial support from ineligible companies for CME activities.

Method of Participation
Physicians must attend the live activity and complete a Post Activity Learning Assessment Tool and Credit Application form to receive a Credit Certificate.

Estimated Time to Complete
2 hours

Disclaimer

The purpose of this activity is to provide general information on risk management issues. The information presented does not constitute legal advice.

Note: This educational activity does NOT meet the requirements for the New York State Excess Medical Malpractice Risk Management Program or the New York State Premium Credit Risk Management Program.