MEC Minute

From Stephen Thomas, MD
Chair, Medical Executive Committee

Today’s Minute

July 8, 2024

Team Upstate:

 

I highly recommend attending the MEC-sponsored fireside chat on Wednesday, 10 JUL 2024, WSK 103, from 5-6pm with local attorneys Mr. Martin Lynn and Mr. Walter Benson. Both have extensive experience in medical malpractice and related fields. 

 

Understanding clinicians do not receive much exposure to medical-legal topics during their formal education and training, we plan to make this conversation a fast-paced tour through information that every clinician needs to know. We plan to discuss:

  • myths about medical malpractice
  • what you can do to avoid being named in a claim 
  • what is the first thing you do if you are named
  • why are claims structured they way they are
  • why claims take so long to resolve
  • etc. 

 We will also take your questions. 

 

Whether you are a student, trainee, or attending, I think you may learn something new and important. 

 

Thanks for reading. 

 

Stephen

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