Name: Navigating Cancer: Ongoing Care in Injury & Malpractice Case
Price: 62 CAD

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the implications of ongoing care needs in cancer cases for personal injury and malpractice litigation.

check_circleIdentify key conditions and functional impairments that arise in cancer patients, impacting their recovery and quality of life.

check_circleLearn about various cancer rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support.

check_circleExplore the importance of early intervention and rehabilitation in optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing long-term effects.

check_circleGain insights into the role of rehabilitation medicine in managing cancer-related fatigue, cognitive impairment, lymphedema, and other common complications.

check_circleDevelop strategies for effectively communicating with clients and medical professionals regarding cancer care needs and potential legal implications.

About This Course

This course, "Navigating Cancer: Ongoing Care in Injury & Malpractice Case," provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of cancer care and its implications in personal injury and malpractice litigation. The course delves into the long-term effects of cancer treatment, emphasizing the critical role of ongoing rehabilitation services.

Through engaging lectures and case studies, you will gain insights into:

Common functional morbidities in cancer patients, including cancer-related fatigue, cognitive impairment, and musculoskeletal issues.
The importance of early and ongoing rehabilitation care throughout the cancer care continuum.
Specific conditions that are amenable to oncologic rehabilitation, such as lymphedema, neuropathy, and radiation fibrosis.
Multidisciplinary approaches to cancer rehabilitation, involving physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialized professionals.
Treatment strategies for various cancer-related conditions, including exercise, nutrition optimization, medication management, and neurocognitive rehabilitation.
Legal considerations in managing cases involving cancer patients, emphasizing the significance of understanding the impact of ongoing care needs.

This course is designed for attorneys, legal professionals, and healthcare providers who are involved in personal injury and malpractice cases involving cancer patients. It provides essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the legal and medical complexities of these cases effectively.

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Dr. Jonas M. Sokolof

Affiliation: Catholic Health Services of Long Island

Dr. Jonas M. Sokolof is the Director of Oncological Rehabilitation and Functional Medicine Center for Optimal Health at Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Previously, he was recruited by NYU-Langone Health to build and create an oncological rehabilitation program in collaboration with Rusk Rehabilitation and Perlmutter Cancer Center. He also served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU-Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Sokolof received his medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) training at Harvard Medical School.

Amber L. Wright

Managing Partner at Powers & Santola, LLP

Amber Wright is the managing partner at Powers & Santola, LLP. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals with life-threatening conditions and injuries. Amber holds national certifications and registrations in Cardiac-Intervention Radiology and Radiology, with nearly twenty years of experience. A native of Upstate New York, she previously worked as a radiologic technologist in top cardiac catheterization labs in Colorado and Florida before moving to Albany. More

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