SESSION DESCRIPTION
Join CDSPI for an in-depth discussion of the dental malpractice landscape in Canada and what happens if a patient sues you for malpractice. The disucussion will include insights and best practices for reducing risk factors and fostering a patient-centric practice. Our host Renata Whiteman, Senior Insurance Advisor with CDSPI Advisory Services Inc., is joined by Matthew Wilton, an experienced litigation lawyer with expertise in dental malpractice.
Malpractice lawsuits can happen to any dentist at any time. How far it goes — and how much it impacts you and your practice — may depend on how ready you are for it.
MODULES
- 0:00 Welcome and Introductions
- 6:12 Matthew Wilton, what is a dental malpractice claim
- 7:52 Admitting Liability, Role of patient complaints to your college and meditation process, what happens when a patient sues you for malpractice
- 15:17 Mechanics of Malpractice Claims, Litigation steps and what are the elements of a dental malpractice claim?
- 20:44 Types of Malpractice Claims
- 27:34 Informed consent
- 39:56 Renata Whiteman, Understanding Malpractice Insurance
- 44:16 How much coverage do I need?
- 52:34 What if a claim is made against me
- 58:10 Q&A
SPEAKERS
Ed Dermit
President & CEO, CDSPI
Renata Whiteman
Senior Insurance Advisor, CDSPI Advisory Services Inc.
Matthew Wilton
Partner, Wilton Martin Litigation Lawyers