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Phillip J. Resnick, MD
Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

Monday, November 2 07:45-09:00 a.m.
111 - Suicide Risk Assessment and Malpractice Avoidance PI
1.25 credits - Room: Mandalay Bay Ballroom IJ
Phillip J. Resnick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

Accurate assessment of suicidality remains one of our most difficult tasks. You will learn the latest research on risk factors for suicide. You will increase your skill in eliciting relevant information. Dangers of no-suicide contracts will be reviewed along with other pitfalls of potential liability for failing to prevent suicide.

Upon the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Improve assessment skills for suicide risk;
  2. Recognize liability for completed suicide;
  3. Learn liability prevention strategies
Monday, November 2 09:15- 10:30 a.m.
121 - Risk Assessment for Violence PI
1.25 credits - Room: Mandalay Bay Ballroom IJ
Phillip J. Resnick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

You will learn predictors of violence and interview techniques in the assessment of dangerousness. Violence will be discussed in persons with various symptoms of psychosis. You will learn how to appraise "perceived intentionality," and other aspects of paranoia.

Upon the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify predictors of violence.
  2. Learn interview techniques in the assessment of dangerousness.
  3. Develop violence reduction plans.
Monday, November 2 10:45-12:00 p.m.
135 - Trends in Mental Health Malpractice: A Tale of Sex and Violence PI
1.25 credits - Room: Mandalay Bay Ballroom IJ
Phillip J. Resnick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

With the rise in malpractice suits, it's more important than ever for mental health professionals to find out how to reduce their risk.

By participating this activity, attendees will be able to:

  1. Analyze basic concepts in the law of negligence;
  2. Discover common causes of action against mental health professionals; and
  3. Prepare to reduce these risks in their practices.

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