AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Pearls from the Pro Level- How to Manage Medicolegal Issues, Agents & Second Opinion

Pearls from the Pro Level- How to Manage Medicolegal Issues, Agents & Second Opinion

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the challenges and nightmares faced by team physicians in professional sports. They mention the importance of trust in their relationship with athletes and how it is becoming increasingly difficult to attain and maintain that trust. The ethical challenges of balancing the focus on health and performance are discussed, as well as the influence of unions, agents, and alternative care providers. The speaker also highlights the growing concern of lawsuits and provides recommendations for physicians, including acknowledging the possibility of lawsuits, understanding the motivations of players, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Presented by Timothy R. McAdams MD

Keywords

team physicians

trust

ethical challenges

lawsuits

recommendations