Criminal Prosecutions in Healthcare

When does a medical error cross the line from civil liability to criminal prosecution? This timely seminar examines the increasingly important intersection of healthcare and criminal law, focusing specifically on cases where medical errors and negligence have resulted in criminal charges against healthcare providers.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of how medical errors and negligence can lead to criminal proceedings. Our expert speakers will analyze recent high-profile cases, Kentucky criminal statutes as they apply to healthcare settings and the critical factors that typically trigger criminal investigations.

Topics Include:

• Distinguishing between civil medical malpractice and criminal negligence
• Key factors that commonly lead to criminal prosecution of healthcare providers
• Analysis of landmark criminal negligence cases in Kentucky and nationwide
• Practical guidance for healthcare providers and institutions on risk management
• Current trends in prosecutorial approaches to healthcare cases

Featured Speakers

Paula J. Holbrook - Chief Compliance Officer, UK HealthCare

Elizabeth Jones Brown - Assistant County Attorney, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

This presentation specifically addresses unintentional medical errors and negligence cases. It does not cover healthcare fraud, intentional misconduct or sexual assault/battery claims.

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