The New York Preliminary Conference Order For Medical Dental And Pediatric Malpractice Actions is a document issued by a New York court prior to a medical malpractice trial. This order requires the parties involved in a malpractice action to attend a preliminary conference with the court and to discuss the issues of the case. The preliminary conference is an informal meeting which typically occurs within 6 months of the filing of the complaint in the malpractice action. During the preliminary conference, the parties discuss the facts and circumstances of the case, the applicable law, and the potential defenses. The order also sets forth a timeline for discovery, motions practice, and trial, and requires the parties to provide certain documents and information to the court. There are two types of New York Preliminary Conference Order For Medical Dental And Pediatric Malpractice Actions: the standard Preliminary Conference Order and the Special Preliminary Conference Order. The Special Preliminary Conference Order is typically used for complex malpractice cases involving multiple parties or claims.