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This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.
Pediatric and Adult Dermatologist, A private practice in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh
Naples,
Pennsylvania
This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.
Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This highly-qualified expert has 15 years of experience in the field of nursing. She earned her BS in wildlife science from Virginia Tech before earning a diploma in nursing from the Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing. She then went on to earn her BSN from Jacksonville University and her MSN in acute care nursing, as well as a wound ostomy continence nursing certificate, from the University of Virginia. This expert is a certified wound ostomy continence nurse. She is active in her field as a member of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, as an author of multiple nursing publications, and participating in professional development to stay up to date on practices in her field. She has formerly served as a patient care technician and staff nurse in the medical-surgical unit at Southside Regional Medical Center, as well as a home health case manager and wound ostomy continence nurse for Continuum Home Health. Currently, this expert serves as a certified ostomy nurse for a university-affiliated outpatient clinic in Virginia.
Certified Ostomy Nurse, A university-affiliated outpatient clinic in VA
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Virginia
Richmond,
Virginia
This expert has over 40 years of clinical experience, with a focus on wound care medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at Fairfield University and received his MD from Albany Medical College. He is board certified in wound medicine and is an active member of his field both clinically and academically. He frequently publishes and presents on topics related to wound care medicine, and is a founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, where he is currently the President-Elect. Formerly, he served as Medical Director at the Wound Care Institute & Research Center and the Wound Care Center at Lenoir Hospital. Currently, he serves as a board member for a wound care foundation and is the President of a consulting group offering his expertise in wound care to other physicians.
Board Member, A wound care foundation
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College
Tunkhannock,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witness Opine On?
Wound assessment
Evaluate the ulcer's size and condition.
Debridement
Remove dead tissue from the ulcer.
Dressing application
Apply appropriate dressings to promote healing.
Pressure relief strategies
Implement measures to alleviate pressure.
Nutritional management
Ensure adequate nutrition for healing.
Patient education
Teach proper care and prevention techniques.
FAQs for Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witnesses
What is a decubitus ulcer care expert witness?
A decubitus ulcer care expert witness is a medical professional who evaluates pressure sore prevention and treatment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, clarifying standards of care, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a decubitus ulcer care expert witness?
A decubitus ulcer care expert witness handles cases involving bedsores, pressure injuries, nursing home neglect, hospital malpractice, wound care standards, and long-term care liability.
How can a decubitus ulcer care expert witness assess facility compliance with pressure injury protocols?
A decubitus ulcer care expert witness reviews records, policies, staffing, training, and wound documentation to determine if pressure injury protocols were properly followed.
How does a decubitus ulcer care expert witness evaluate causation and preventability of pressure ulcers?
A decubitus ulcer care expert witness evaluates causation and preventability of pressure ulcers by comparing clinical care, risk factors, and documentation against accepted wound care standards.
What training and credentials should a decubitus ulcer care expert witness possess for complex litigation?
A decubitus ulcer care expert witness should have advanced wound care certification, clinical pressure ulcer management experience, and prior legal testimony in complex medical malpractice cases.
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