Understanding the Medical and Legal Considerations of Ongoing Cancer Care in Injury & Malpractice Cases.
This course, "Navigating Cancer: Ongoing Care in Injury & Malpractice Case," provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of cancer care and its implications in personal injury and malpractice litigation. The course delves into the long-term effects of cancer treatment, emphasizing the critical role of ongoing rehabilitation services.
Through engaging lectures and case studies, you will gain insights into:
This course is designed for attorneys, legal professionals, and healthcare providers who are involved in personal injury and malpractice cases involving cancer patients. It provides essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the legal and medical complexities of these cases effectively.
The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
Affiliation: Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Dr. Jonas M. Sokolof is the Director of Oncological Rehabilitation and Functional Medicine Center for Optimal Health at Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Previously, he was recruited by NYU-Langone Health to build and create an oncological rehabilitation program in collaboration with Rusk Rehabilitation and Perlmutter Cancer Center. He also served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU-Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Sokolof received his medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) training at Harvard Medical School.
Managing Partner at Powers & Santola, LLP
Amber Wright is the managing partner at Powers & Santola, LLP. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals with life-threatening conditions and injuries. Amber holds national certifications and registrations in Cardiac-Intervention Radiology and Radiology, with nearly twenty years of experience. A native of Upstate New York, she previously worked as a radiologic technologist in top cardiac catheterization labs in Colorado and Florida before moving to Albany. More
