Please join the Department of Surgery for the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Series.
SPEAKER: Jessica Zagory, MD
Assistant Professor – Clinical Surgery
Assistant Program Director – General Surgery Residency
LSU Health – New Orleans, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
TITLE: “Medical Needs and Legal Rights of Justice-Involved Children”
DATE: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
LOCATION: 956 Court Avenue (Coleman Building, North Auditorium)
TIME: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
OBJECTIVES:
- Knowledge: Understand that many justice-involved youth present to the hospital after traumatic injury.
- Abilities & Skills: Be aware of health needs for this vulnerable population, including advocating for them if parents and guardians are not present.
- Medical Practice & Care Provided: Advocate for multidisciplinary care including mental and behavioral services, and treating traumatic brain injuries which can lead to repeat involvement in risk behavior.
- Patient Outcomes: Involving your hospital’s legal team to understand state law so patients can have parents present and/or involve din their child’s medical care.
DISCLOSURES: Dr. Zagory has no disclosures, which need to be revealed and will not discuss any off-label uses of products.
ACCREDITATION: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.