A professional-education series for Leaders in Medicine at the Associate Consultant or Consultant level, offered by the Centre of Medical Ethics and Professionalism, SMA.
SEMINAR 3: Medical Negligence - Understanding The Concepts, Processes And Defence
- Introduction to Concept of Medical Malpractice
- Elements of Medical Negligence
- Duty of Care. Standard and Breach of Care
- Causation. Damage
- Contributory Negligence
- Damages
- Vicarious Liability
- Role of Medical experts
- The Litigation process
Date: 15 Aug 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration and Lunch will commence at 1.00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Faculty: A/Prof Seow Wan Tew, Mr Hong Qibin & Ms Michelle Wee
Target Audience
All doctors and healthcare professionals involved in professional governance and risk management of healthcare organisations
Registration Fees:
SMA Members: $109 (includes 9% GST)
Non Members: $218 (includes 9% GST)
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