OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain to medical providers the basic information about Texas medical malpractice law.
2. Summarize the medical provider’s obligations under Texas medical malpractice law.
3. Recognize practice tips that will assist them in avoiding lawsuits.
4. Describe trial procedures under Texas law in malpractice cases

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Bruce Burleson has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit