Florida ranks among the states with the highest volume of medical malpractice reports nationwide, with a record-breaking payout exceeding $70 million in 2025. Coupled with the state’s unique demographic pressures—home to the nation’s largest elderly population—and recurring natural disasters that disrupt healthcare operations, medical professionals in Florida face an exceptionally high level of liability exposure and legal risk.
This certified program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the state’s medical malpractice framework, liability principles, and advanced risk management methodologies. Participants will explore key topics including Florida’s medical negligence standards, expert witness rules, pre-suit notice and investigation requirements, vicarious liability, informed consent, and hospital corporate liability. The program will also cover best practices in documentation, adverse event reporting, and ethical decision-making, helping participants reduce liability exposure while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Throughout the program, you will learn to evaluate and mitigate clinical risks, implement effective patient safety protocols, and understand the litigation and claims process from both legal and operational perspectives. You will gain practical tools to identify early warning signs of potential claims, manage malpractice incidents, and design institutional policies that promote accountability and compliance with Florida’s healthcare laws.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management. This industry-recognized credential demonstrates your ability to manage medico-legal risks effectively, enhance institutional resilience, and uphold ethical and professional standards. The certification carries lifelong validity and reinforces your credibility as a healthcare leader committed to excellence in patient safety and legal compliance.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program and gain in-depth insights into Florida’s medical malpractice laws, liability principles, and healthcare risk management practices, covering key areas such as negligence standards, pre-suit procedures, and litigation readiness.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management, demonstrating your expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks, mitigating liability, and ensuring compliance with Florida healthcare regulations.
- Learn advanced strategies for clinical risk mitigation, documentation, and incident management to strengthen your institution’s legal defensibility, minimize malpractice exposure, and uphold the highest standards of patient care
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Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards in Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
According to data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, medical malpractice payouts in Florida have consistently ranked among the highest in the United States, with average indemnity payments exceeding $400,000 and total annual payouts surpassing $200 million. In recent years, Florida has seen a steady rise in malpractice litigation, particularly involving diagnostic errors, surgical complications, and delayed treatment. As the legal and regulatory environment continues to evolve, it is crucial for medical leaders to understand the nuances of malpractice law, proactively manage risks, and strengthen patient safety systems to mitigate exposure.
This certified program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the legal, procedural, and ethical dimensions governing medical malpractice in Florida. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the state’s malpractice framework—covering negligence elements, burden of proof, informed consent, vicarious liability, damage assessment, and statutory defenses. The program will also examine recent legislative developments and case precedents shaping Florida’s medico-legal landscape, helping participants remain compliant and prepared in an increasingly litigious environment.
Throughout the program, you will learn to identify and assess liability risks, implement preventive risk management strategies, and develop institutional policies that strengthen patient safety and legal defensibility. Key topics include incident documentation and reporting, communication and disclosure following adverse events, claims management processes, and collaboration between legal counsel, insurers, and clinical teams.
You will further explore strategies to build a culture of accountability and transparency, minimize medical errors, and apply ethical principles in clinical decision-making. By integrating real-world case studies and Florida-specific regulations, this program will ensure a practical and contextually grounded learning experience tailored to healthcare leaders, physicians, and administrators.
Upon completion, you will earn the Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management, a globally recognized credential demonstrating your expertise in legal compliance, patient safety, and ethical medical governance. This certification will affirm your ability to lead effective malpractice prevention and defense strategies within Florida’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Florida Medical Malpractice Law
- Standard of Care
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Informed Consent
- Informed Refusals
- AMA Procedures
- Florida Statutes Chapter 766
- Baker Act Compliance
- Marchman Act Compliance
- Apology Laws
- Error Disclosure
- Peer Review Privilege
- Patient Safety Organizations
- HIPAA Compliance
- HITECH Act Compliance
- 21st Century Cures Act
- Medical Documentation Integrity
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- CMS Scribe Standards
- Spoliation Prevention
- Claims Management
- Presuit Screening
- Expert Affidavits
- Mediation and Settlement
- Trial Preparation
- Cognitive Bias Awareness
- Diagnostic Error Prevention
- Shared Decision-Making
- Transitions of Care
- Clinical Communication
- Patient Autonomy
- Litigation Stress Management
- Second Victim Support
- Legal Risk Mitigation
- Ethical Medical Governance
Your Faculty Director
Dr. Lauren Whitfield is a distinguished medical malpractice attorney and risk management consultant with over 20 years of experience navigating Florida’s complex healthcare liability landscape. She has represented hospitals, physician groups, and long-term care providers in high-exposure malpractice claims, regulatory investigations, and risk mitigation reviews across the state. As a former Assistant General Counsel for a major Florida health system, she advised executives on clinical negligence prevention, credentialing risks, patient safety protocols, and compliance obligations under Florida Statutes Chapter 766 and federal healthcare regulations.
Lauren is widely recognized for her ability to translate legal requirements into practical, evidence-based risk management strategies for frontline clinicians and healthcare leaders. She has delivered training for the Florida Hospital Association, AHCA-regulated facilities, and medical specialty societies, focusing on claims reduction, documentation excellence, adverse event investigation, and pre-suit requirements. Her hands-on insights, grounded in real case experience, make her a highly sought-after educator in medical malpractice law and risk governance.
Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master Florida’s Medical Malpractice Framework: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Florida’s statutory and case-law foundations governing medical malpractice, including Chapter 766 requirements, standards of care, and expert witness rules.
- Interpret Standards of Care and Expert Testimony: Learn how Florida courts apply the standard of care and expert witness requirements in malpractice litigation and defense strategies.
- Navigate Informed Consent and Refusal Laws: Understand the Doctrine of Informed Consent, informed refusals, and AMA discharges under Florida’s statutory framework.
- Comply with the Baker and Marchman Acts: Explore the legal and clinical obligations in involuntary commitment, substance abuse treatment, and mental health emergencies.
- Strengthen Risk Management and Documentation Practices: Develop robust documentation protocols aligned with CMS, OIG, and HIPAA standards to prevent spoliation and ensure defensibility.
- Protect Peer Review and Patient Safety Communications: Examine Florida’s peer review confidentiality laws, PSO protections, and strategies to preserve privilege in internal reviews.
- Mitigate Diagnostic and Cognitive Errors: Examine case studies on sepsis, aortic dissection, and locked-in syndrome to identify and minimize diagnostic bias and cognitive pitfalls.
- Implement Safe Disclosure and Apology Practices: Balance ethical transparency with legal risk by applying Florida’s apology laws and safe disclosure frameworks.
- Promote Clinician Well-being and Ethical Resilience: Understand litigation stress syndrome, burnout prevention, and methods to sustain clinical judgment under legal and emotional pressure.
Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certification in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws and Risk Management, a prestigious credential that strengthens your professional portfolio and career profile. This globally recognized certification holds lifelong validity and attests to your expertise in Florida’s complex medical malpractice and risk management framework.
Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the program is certified by the CPD Certification Service and adheres to the highest standards of continuing professional education. It validates your expertise in navigating Florida’s medical malpractice statutes, risk mitigation strategies, and litigation defense processes, as well as your ability to implement robust compliance and patient safety practices. This certification will distinguish you as a leader capable of managing legal exposure, upholding clinical integrity, and advancing patient safety across Florida’s healthcare system.
Pricing & Registration
Florida, United States
Dates: 26 - 27 Mar 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 12 Jan 2026 | By 23 Feb 2026 | After 23 Feb 2026 | |
| USA Delegates | USD 1,495 | USD 1,695 | USD 1,995 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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Florida Medical Malpractice Laws, Liabilities and Risk Management
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