Georgia CLE - Medical Law Courses
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Protecting the Rights of Elderly Clients through Nursing Home Litigation
Long-term care and nursing homes are often the most viable option for the elderly. Trained staff, good facilities and geographical proximity are just some of the considerations that prompt people to make this decision for their elder family members. And when all of the research fails to turn up a history of abuse and neglect, many assume that litigation against such facilities is futile. This CLE course is designed to argue with that notion. The course will review numerous successful litigation... More Info
$291General Credit -
ADHD, School Discipline & Criminal Prosecution
Most educators will tell you that ADHD affects almost all of their students. The truth is far from it, but in the prison system, ADHD affects nearly 50% of inmates, often presenting with other mental health impairments such as learning disabilities and developmental delays. The impact on the prison system, from longer stays to higher costs in services, are astronomical and severely taxes the system as a whole. This CLE course will present the common symptoms and manifestations of the disorder as... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses, many of which are undetectable to the naked eye, can profoundly impact a person’s life. This CLE course will explain some of the most common chronic illnesses and their repercussions and explain how the factors effecting your client should be assessed and applied when planning their financial future. The course will offer tips and strategies for gaining the necessary information from your client to properly understand the ramifications of the illness including life expectanc... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, old age and mental illness are just some of the factors that can contribute to an individual’s capacity to act in a legal environment. This designation is typically a medical determination and the aging population as well as prevalence of mental illness diagnoses and incidences of substance and alcohol abuse has drastically increased the application of capacity in legal cases. While capacity is widely known as an issue in criminal matters, this CLE course will rev... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Asset Protection in the Public Benefits Context
Medicaid Planning is fraught with difficulties, particularly in states where improper denials are used to dissuade practitioners and their clients from exercising their rights under the law. Obtaining the public benefits to address long-term care needs in these states requires proven techniques and strategies, all of which will be presented in this comprehensive CLE course designed for intermediate or advanced practitioners. The course will present common pitfalls in the planning stage to ready... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
Healthcare Data Privacy: Regulatory Investigation and Litigation Readiness
By 2015, almost all new medical charts will be in electronic format. A standard medical chart will therefore contain vast amounts of information, including texts and emails, audit trails, imaging system messages and metadata. The management and oversight of electronic medical charts will become comparatively unwieldy both in the sense of responsible patient care and in the instance of investigations or litigation, when federal and state regulatory agencies as well as attorneys and the courts wil... More Info
$291General Credit -
Understanding COBRA Medical Care: A Legal Guide
The requirement for continued medical coverage for terminated workers has certainly saved countless lives and allowed for people to seek new employment without worrying about getting sick. But what is COBRA? Who is it for? How do you use it? The CLE course will update you on everything you need to know about COBRA, its eligibility requirements, benefits, restrictions and provisions. More Info
$291General Credit -
Appealing and Litigating Health Care and Long-Term Disability Insurance Denials
Even the highest premiums won’t protect patients from being denied medical insurance claims. The scrutiny under which the health care system places medical procedures and long-term disability care has made the denial of claims increasingly common, not to mention frustrating. But before filing an appeal, it’s imperative to understand the appeal and litigation process. David Trueman presents this fascinating CLE course in which he explains the various types of medical insurances and their areas... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
An Introduction to Mental Health Law
While the study of Mental Health Law is a field in itself, the legal ramifications have significance in a variety of areas. Mental Health law is pertinent to executing Wills, Trusts, and Advance Directives for health care decision making. Matrimonial and family law attorneys must face clients’ potential mental health issues, substance abuse, psychological disorders and developmental disabilities. Criminal attorneys must defend or prosecute those with mental health issues and/or substance abuse.... More Info
$291General Credit -
What You Need to Know About Trying a Disc Injury Case
As with many personal injury cases, representing clients with spinal disc injuries requires the skill of an attorney coupled with a thorough knowledge of medicine. As it is the most common catastrophic injury suffered by personal injury and workers’ compensation clients, an understanding of spinal disc injuries is a requirement for any personal injury attorney. Gain that knowledge and much more with this Continuing Legal Education course which covers requisite medical facts, its application, and... More Info
$1606General Credits
