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Medical Ethics & Legal Medicine
Royal Caribbean's brand new Allure of the Seas

September 25 - October 2, 2011
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
from Ft.Lauderdale, Florida
September 25 - October 2, 2011
All social events are complimentary for guests traveling with conferee and whose cabins are booked in the meeting group.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 CEU Hours
14 CLE Credits
Course Fees
Physicians and Attorneys- $695.00
Other Professionals - $450.00
Course Fee Cancellation Policy:
30 days from sailing-None; 7-29 days-50%; Less than 7 days-100%
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.
Michael M. Raskin, MD, MS, JD, MPH, MA, MBA, FCLM,
Neuroradiologist, University Medical Center;
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine;
Legal Counsel to the Florida Radiological Society
Dr. Raskin is a Past President of the American College of Legal Medicine and a certified specialist in Legal Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence by the American Board of Legal Medicine. He is a frequent lecturer at national medical and legal medicine conferences. Dr. Raskin is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, School of Law, and School of Public Health. His internship was in internal medicine on the Harvard Medical Service at Boston City Hospital, where he was a Clinical Fellow in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He completed a four year residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Diagnostic Radiology and fellowship in Nuclear Medicine, remaining on the medical faculty at the University of Miami as an Assistant Professor of Radiology. In addition to earning an MBA degree, he earned a Master of Science in Sociology as well as a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Sciences.
Dr. Raskin is dual credentialed in both medicine and law, and a member of the Florida Bar and the District of Columbia Bar, and licensed to practice medicine in Florida and California. Currently, he is Legal Counsel to the Florida Radiological Society of legislative issues. Dr. Raskin is Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology, and Legal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American College of Nuclear Medicine, and American College of Legal Medicine.
Currently, he is a Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and practices Neuroradiology at the University Medical Center in Tamarac, Florida. Dr. Raskin is author of over 46 peer-reviewed articles in medical journals, 25 chapters in medical textbooks, and two medical monographs. He has presented more than 75 papers at national and international meetings. Dr. Raskin is Past President of the Florida Radiological Society and recipient of the Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
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 during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.
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.

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.
EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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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.
DATE |
PORT OF CALL |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sun Sep 25 |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
- |
5:00pm |
Mon Sep 26 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
- |
- |
Tue Sep 27 |
Labadee, Haiti |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
Wed Sep 28 |
Falmouth, Jamaica |
10:00am |
6:00pm |
Thu Sep 29 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
- |
- |
Fri Sep 30 |
Cozumel, Mexico |
8:00am |
7:00pm |
Sat Oct 1 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 8:00am - 12:00pm |
- |
- |
Sun Oct 2 |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00am |
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