Agenda

“Understanding Legal Issues within Mental Health: A Clinical Perspective”

7:30 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. Early Sign In

8:25 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Diana Mullis, M.D., Sheresa Christopher, Ph.D., E. Thomas Lewis, III, M.D.,Abby Mulay, Ph.D., Christopher Fields, M.D., Emily Gottfried, Ph.D

8:55 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Overview of the Legal System and Legal Pitfalls in Mental Health Practice

Diana Mullis, M.D. & E. Thomas Lewis, III, M.D.

9:55 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Morning Break

10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Subpoenas: Now What?

MUSC General Counsel

11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Basics of Testimony

Sheresa Christopher, Ph.D. & Abby Mulay, M.D.

12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Lunch Break

1:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Testifying in Practice: A Mock Trial Experience

Diana Mullis, M.D., Sheresa Christopher, Ph.D., E. Thomas Lewis, III, M.D., Abby Mulay, Ph.D., Christopher Fields, M.D., & Emily Gottfried, Ph.D.

3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Afternoon Break

3:25 p.m. – 4:25 p.m Special Topics in Mental Health Practice

(e.g., service animals, disability, risk) E. Thomas Lewis, III, M.D. & Emily Gottfried, .Ph.D

4:25 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn