Hard to Swallow: The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Hard to Swallow: The Critical Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Medical Malpractice Litigation and Why SLP Expertise Strengthens Liability, Causation, and Damages featuring Elizabeth McKinney, MA, CCC/SLP, CDP.

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

•Understand when to utilize a speech and language pathologist (SLP) on a case

•Define terms and concepts related to swallowing problems

•Discuss conditions that result from swallowing problems that can lead to damages

•Learn how other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members interface with SLP concerning the dysphagia patient and common pitfalls in treatment

•Understand speech therapy-related concepts and how to apply them to a nursing home case.