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Risk 150 : The Doctor-Patient Contract: Keep Adjusting, Not Arguing/Litigating

Credit Hours(s)2.0

InstructorsPeter Van Tyle, Esq

Price$40.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course

Educational Objectives

Evaluate sample forms including contract, informed consent, treatment plan and intake - and draft forms that clearly distinguish between standard care and potential contractual guarantees.
Identify the key elements that can transform a doctor's statement into a contractual guarantee (e.g., specific results, use of positive language like "cure" or "fix").
Define the concept of a doctor-patient contract and distinguish it from the standard of care in medical malpractice.
Describe the legal ramifications of a doctor breaching a contract with a patient (e.g., damages, potential for longer statute of limitations compared to malpractice).
Analyze case studies to identify instances where a doctor's communication with a patient may have created a contractual obligation.
Effectively communicate treatment options and limitations to patients, avoiding language that could be misconstrued as a contractual guarantee.
Apply your knowledge of doctor-patient contracts to real-world scenarios, such as consultations, advertising materials, and treatment plans.
Critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of relying on formal contracts in the doctor-patient relationship.

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