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This double board certified psychiatrist has been practicing for more than a decade. He completed residency training in general psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the same institution. He is currently a child psychiatrist at a major university medical center, where he also serves as an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and as the director of child psychiatric consultation services. His specific areas of expertise include pediatric brain injury, cultural issues with Hispanics and SW Native Americans, pediatric cancer and medical PTSD in children as well as misdiagnosis of medical conditions as being psychiatric in both children and adults.
Director of Child Psychiatric Consultation Services, Major Medical University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
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What Can a Coma Expert Witness Opine On?
Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment
Evaluates consciousness level in patients.
Neurological Examination
Assesses brain function and reflexes.
CT Scan
Imaging to detect brain injuries.
MRI Scan
Detailed images of brain structure.
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Measures pressure inside the skull.
Ventilator Management
Supports breathing in unconscious patients.
FAQs for Coma Expert Witnesses
What is a coma expert witness?
A coma expert witness is a medical specialist who explains coma causes, prognosis, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert opinions, and testifying to clarify complex medical issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of a coma expert witness?
A coma expert witness supports medical malpractice, brain injury, anesthesia error, ICU negligence, delayed diagnosis, and wrongful death cases involving disorders of consciousness.
How can a coma expert witness assess deviations from the neurologic standard of care?
A coma expert witness assesses deviations from the neurologic standard of care by reviewing records, exam findings, imaging, and treatment decisions against accepted neurology guidelines.
What qualifications should counsel seek in a coma expert witness?
Counsel should seek a coma expert witness who is a board‑certified neurologist or critical care specialist with extensive coma case experience and proven courtroom testimony skills.
How does a coma expert witness evaluate prognosis and long-term neurological outcome?
A coma expert witness evaluates prognosis and long-term neurological outcome by reviewing medical records, imaging, exams, response to treatment, and applying evidence-based outcome scales.
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