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Continuing Education, Inc.
University at Sea®
5700 4th St. N.
St Petersburg, 
Florida 
33703


800-422-0711
 
727-526-1571

OUR OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 6:00pm EST
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Stress Free
Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
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Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
All Inclusive
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!

Medical Ethics & Legal Medicine

Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America

7-Night Hawaiian Islands Cruise Conference
from Honolulu, Hawaii
November 2 - 9, 2013

BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 Contact Hours
14 APA Credit Hours
14 CLE Credits

Course Fees:
Physicians, Attorneys, Dentists, Psychologists - $695
Other Professionals - $450

Cancellation Policy for Course

IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CME meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty

Weldon (Don) Havins, MD, JD, Professor and Director, Medical Jurisprudence, Professor of Ophthalmology, Touro University Nevada


Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Attorneys

Program Purpose / Objectives

Seminar on MEDICAL ETHICS AND LEGAL MEDICINE

Seminar Outline
AMERICAN LAW & JUDICIAL PROCESS

MEDICAL ETHICS & BIOETHICS
1. Bioethics, Professionalism, and Communication
2. Fetal Interests, Abortion and Stem Cell Research
3. End of Life Decisions, Aid in Dying & Assisted Suicide

REGULATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE
1. HIPAA, EMTALA, and Other Federal Mandates
2. Licensing, Credentialing, Privileging and Impairment Issues
3. Fraud and Abuse AND Criminal Negligence

LAW OF HOSPITALS, NURSES AND MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
1. Hospital and Nursing Liability
2. Liability of MCOs

MEDICAL LIABILITY & MALPRACTICE MOCK TRIAL
1. Medical Negligence: Causes, Prevention and Defenses
2. Medical Records and Spoliation of Evidence
3. Capacity, Competency, Informed Consent and Informed Refusal
4. Expert Medical Testimony
5. MOCK TRIAL: Liability in Selected Specialties

14 CLE Credits have been applied for with the Florida Bar
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
Accreditation
Accredited Continuing Medical Education Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: Continuing Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC Accredited Continuing Nursing Education Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc/University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary

EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note our shore excursions are operated independently of the cruise line.

DATE
PORT OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sat Nov 2
Honolulu, Hawaii
Lectures 2:30pm-4:30pm
-
7:00pm
Sun Nov 3
Kahului (Maui), Hawaii (overnight)
8:00am
-
Mon Nov 4
Kahului (Maui), Hawaii
Lectures 4:00pm-7:00pm
-
6:00pm
Tue Nov 5
Hilo, Hawaii
Lectures 5:00pm-7:00pm
8:00am
6:00pm
Wed Nov 6
Kona, Hawaii
Lectures 5:00pm-7:00pm
7:00am
6:00pm
Thu Nov 7
Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii (overnight)
7:00am
-
Fri Nov 8
Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii
Lectures 1:00pm-6:00pm
-
2:00pm
Sat Nov 9
Honolulu, Hawaii
7:00am
-