Program Purpose / ObjectivesSeminar on MEDICAL ETHICS AND LEGAL MEDICINEMEDICAL ETHICS & BIOETHICS1. Bioethics, Professionalism, and Communication2. Fetal Interests, Abortion and Stem Cell Research3. End of Life Decisions, Aid in Dying & Assisted Suicide REGULATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE1. HIPAA, EMTALA, and Other Federal Mandates2. Licensing, Credentialing, Privileging and Impairment Issues3. Fraud and Abuse AND Criminal NegligenceLAW OF HOSPITALS, NURSES AND MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS1. Hospital and Nursing Liability2. Liability of MCOsMEDICAL LIABILITY & MALPRACTICE MOCK TRIAL1. Medical Negligence: Causes, Prevention and Defenses2. Medical Records and Spoliation of Evidence3. Capacity, Competency, Informed Consent and Informed Refusal4. Expert Medical Testimony5. MOCK TRIAL: Liability in Selected Specialties14 CLE Credits have been applied for with the Florida BarConference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.