Lawsuits involving correctional health care continue to make headlines. This presentation will review correctional health care litigation developments for the past year, media coverage, and trends and common issues. We will discuss what the litigation landscape may look like in the future. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the legal standards for various claims that are commonly asserted in litigation. 

 Educational Objectives

• Review highlights from recent cases in correctional health care
• Explain how legal issues and standards in correctional health care litigation vary in different jurisdictions
• Discuss the current and future outlook for correctional health care litigation

Level: Basic