Elimination of Bias in Relation to Opioids (Self-Study)

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“Bias”: a negative prejudice against an individual or a position, or predisposition? The opioid epidemic has brought the question of bias to the forefront. The goal is a balanced view of the opioid epidemic relative to healthcare and employment law.

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Categories: Employment Law, Health Law, Practice Management & Trial Prep, Self-Study, Specialized Topics, Substance Abuse Tags: bias, employment, health, opioid, opioids

Course Information
Course Description

Course Information

Course Type	Self-Study
Credit Hours	1
Credit Type	Elimination of Bias
Course Instructor	Rachel V. Rose, Esq.
Original Date Of Course	December 27, 2018

Course Description

The term “bias” typically conjures up a negative definition. Many individuals define “bias” as prejudicing against an individual or a position. But, another definition to consider is predisposition. The opioid epidemic has brought the question of bias to the forefront. Hence, the goal of this presentation is for participants to come away with a balanced view of the opioid epidemic in relation to the fields of healthcare and employment law.

Principles

Understand the opioid epidemic, including recent cases and enforcement actions.
Consider what bias is and why it may be necessary in certain situations.
Discern between prejudice and predisposition, in relation to the risks that opioids present in.

Syllabus

Definitions of bias, prejudice
Overview of the opioids
Opioid MDL Update
Impact of opioids in different areas of healthcare
Employment law ramifications of opioids

Instructor

Rachel V. Rose, Esq.