Discussing Best Practices to Avoid a Malpractice Lawsuit
September 11, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorneys Ben Jackson and Ken Cook presented today during the Arkansas Urologic Society Virtual Conference. They provided useful advice regarding best practices to avoid a malpractice lawsuit, including how to chart, patient information communications, cybersecurity consideration, balancing appropriate testing with conservative management, communications with nursing and hospital staff, billing considerations and more.
Jackson is an experienced litigator counseling clients when they anticipate potential litigation following an incident, after a lawsuit has been filed, through trial and beyond. He has developed a specific legal practice representing commercial clients, financial institutions, hospitals, medical clinics, physicians, and business organizations in matters of information security, risk management, cyber liability defense and medical malpractice defense. Jackson serves as a strategic advisor to his clients helping them prevent and mitigate the risk of future litigation.
Cook serves as counsel to physicians, dentists, nurses, hospitals and insurance companies in defending professional liability claims and medical malpractice litigation. He has represented numerous clients in medical malpractice trials and criminal defense matters.
About the Arkansas Urologic Society
The Arkansas Urological Society is the primary statewide professional organization dedicated to the practice of urology for Arkansas physicians. The organization provides a strong resource for education, networking, leadership and advocacy specifically targeted to urologists and the practice of urology.
About Mitchell Williams
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service corporate law firm that provides strategic, comprehensive legal services to help clients achieve their goals. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas. For more information, visit MitchellWilliamsLaw.com.
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