Communication of Complication Risks with Advanced Surgical Procedures - Timothy Miller, DPM, Wilbert R. Vancol, J.D and Luke Cicchinelli, DPM

This course provides podiatrists with strategies to clearly and ethically discuss surgical risks with patients, ensuring informed consent while building trust and managing expectations.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the educational program, the learner will be able to:

Identify key elements of thorough documentation that can help protect against malpractice claims

Learn techniques to address patient fears, misconceptions and ensure realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

Develop strategies for effectively explaining potential complications in a clear and patient-centered manner

Components

This course provides for 1.3 CECH

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 1.3 hours to complete.

The course was originally released in 2024

There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker:

Luke Cicchinelli, DPM

Dr. Luke Cicchinelli is the Chief Medical Director of PICA with over 30 years’ experience both domestically and internationally as a podiatric surgeon, consultant, speaker, and educator in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, and diabetes limb salvage, including 28 years as a lead surgeon on humanitarian missions in pediatric surgery in Central and South America. His wife, Dr. Devonne Roman, DPM is also a podiatrist and they have worked together in private practice and he as a consultant surgeon in multiple clinics throughout the US, Spain and the European Union as well as Saudia Arabia, and Australia.

About the Speaker:

Wilbert R. Vancol, J.D

Wilbert Vancol is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He currently represents health care providers, hospitals and governmental entities in a variety of malpractice and complex litigation matters. Additionally, Mr. Vancol's practice includes representing clients in administrative matters and appellate actions. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the Medical Malpractice Committee with the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Vancol is active in the community and volunteers as youth basketball and soccer coach at the Downtown Orlando YMCA. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Orange County Library System. Mr. Vancol was invited to become a Shareholder on January 1, 2024 and the Firm will now be styled McEwan, Martinez, Dukes, Hall & Vancol, PA

About the Speaker:

Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Miller is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Furthermore, he is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Miller is an expert in lower extremity deformity correction, limb salvage procedures, and trauma of the lower extremity. He holds certifications in orthoplastic and microsurgical techniques of the lower extremity, including peripheral nerve repair. Dr. Miller holds additional certifications in arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, along with total ankle joint replacement. He serves in multiple state and national leadership roles. Dr, Miller has authored national publications and has presented on local and national levels.

Fees

$52.00

Intended Audience : Medical Providers

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants. Neither the speaker nor the planning committee have any commercial interests to disclose.

No commercial interest provided financial support for this educational activity.

CME Online is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.3 continuing education contact hours.