The Anesthesiologist with a Suspected Substance Abuse Problem
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm, Plymouth Room - 6th Floor
Course Code: PBLD-31
Speaker: KENNETH B. NEWMAN, M.D. -& CHARLES J. ASSINI, Jr., ESQ.

Objective(s):
The participant will be able to: ° Recognize the problem employee/partner; ° Outline the legal issues and process of termination; ° Illustrate how to protect you and non-involved partners; ° Assess how hospital bylaws affect your decisions; ° Determine how to deal with the physician, or employee who asks for help in confidence; ° Identify how to “issue spot” -- a legal term for a situation which will likely require the assistance of counsel; ° Define the employer’s and employee's pre- and post-termination obligations; relinquishment of privileges; restrictions against competition; insurance issues; deferred compensation; indemnification; release of claims and considerations; right of “set-offs” and future references (“non-disparaging” provisions and confidentiality).

Cost: $25

Disclosures:
Dr. Newman - Does not have significant financial relationships with any commercial product, manufacturer or provider.
Mr. Assini - Does not have significant financial relationships with any commercial product, manufacturer or provider.