EDUCATING THE LAWYER ON CHIROPRACTIC-LEGAL ETHICS

12 Credit Hours

*CE Credits are for Doctors of Chiropractic

*Please Note, This course is only approved for 10.5 CE in the state of California for dates 7/1/20-6/30/21 - the new approval is for 12 credits. Additionally, this course will only be approved through 7/31/23 and will not be renewed for approval after that.

*Please Note, This course is not approved in  Florida & Kansas.

*Please Note, This course is only approved for 10 CE in Texas.

*Please Note, This course is only approved for 5 CE New Hampshire.

This course was created to better triage trauma cases, report them and be able to explain your clinical rationale in a lay setting. It also is focused on your credentials and how to create an admissible curriculum vitae. We go into the type of documentation required when on boarding a patient and how to communicate those documents in a medical-legal arena. 

Module 1 – Introduction, Documentation Standards and Chiropractic Specialties – 90 Minutes

This module is an introduction to ethical reporting and the pitfalls of industry suggestions on how to re-structure your notes to maximize cases for lawyers and patients. It is a lesson on following the academic and Federal standards (they are the same) in the documentation of an evaluation and management visit. This module also covers the different types of specialties within the chiropractic profession compared to medicine.

Module 2 – “Failure To” in Clinical Practice– 90 Minutes

This module explains the clinical “academic” standards in ordering diagnostic tests and what can potentially be missed in concluding and accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. It also explains how that can be reflected in the chiropractic-legal arena and both destroy your reputation and prevent your patient from having the truth in a medical-legal arena.

Module 3 – Chiropractic Credentials – 90 Minutes

How to fully explain your doctoral and post-graduate credentials. Understanding the difference between “certified” and “credentialed-in.” Ensuring that you report your full credentials in a manner consistent with both your licensure board and the courts. The accurate reporting of post-doctoral courses on an admissible curriculum vitae. 

Module 4 – Creating Ethical Chiropractic-Legal Relationships Utilizing the Patient’s Entrance Documentation  – 90 Minutes

Preparing documentation that resolves; 1) Release of information 2) Right to Receive Information 3) Right to Receive Payment 4) Assignment of Rights 5) Right to Lien 6) Right for Information. These are legal standards, which guide your ethical relationships.

Module 5 – Preventing and Resolving Potential Unethical Relationships – 90 Minutes

This module is a lesson on the “Rules of Professional Conduct” mandated by license for lawyers. It explains why lawyers act in many circumstances and help guide you to maintain ethical chiropractic-legal relationships.

Module 6 – Lien Negotiations and Documentation – 90 Minutes

A significant arena in practice regarding ethics is negotiating lien settlements with understanding “anti-kickback” laws and being legally defensible in the setting of your fees. This module teaches you how to use your initial patient documentation to conclude a case and ensure you are within the ethical boundaries of getting paid.

Review of Powerpoint slides for each module: 2 Hours

Post Test – 30 Minutes

Instructors:

Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP

Daniel Rosner Esq, Certified Civil Trial Attorney

Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com

 Troubleshooting Suggestions: 

1. This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
2. Minimum 20mbs download speed
3. Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated and often not mobilized