Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Geriatrics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including internal medicine, long-term care, and nursing home medicine. Some of the most common specialties include geriatric psychiatry, pharmacology, fall risk assessment, and elder abuse. They can opine on the effects of aging, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, functional impairment, and standards of geriatric care.

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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$500/hr

Deposition Fee

$550/hr

Court Fee

  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. Works with diverse ages, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across a wide range of facility and community venues. Has published and lectured widely, is the recipient of numerous public and private grants and serves on professional association and journal editorial boards.

    Clinical Psychologist, A private practice in VA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida State University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 36 years of experience as a skilled care nursing facility director and attending physician. After earning his BS from Illinois State University and his MD from the University of Illinois, he completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Illinois. He also went on to earn his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. This expert is board certified in family medicine with a specialization in geriatrics. He is also a fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians and on the board of directors for the American Association for Physician Leadership. Among his former roles, he served as the medical director at four nursing homes in Illinois: Prairie View Nursing Home, Basswood Nursing Home, Colonial Hall, and Greenfield Retirement Home. Currently, this expert is the chief medical officer for a rural community care organization in Illinois as well as the medical director for a community care alliance in Colorado.

    Chief Medical Officer, A rural community care organization in IL

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Massachusetts

    Illinois

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What Can a Geriatrics Expert Witness Opine On?

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Holistic evaluation of elderly patient's health.

Medication Management

Reviewing and optimizing patient medications.

Fall Risk Assessment

Evaluating risk factors for falls.

Nutritional Assessment

Assessing dietary needs of older adults.

Advance Care Planning

Discussing future healthcare preferences.

Cognitive Function Testing

Assessing mental status and memory.

FAQs for Geriatrics Expert Witnesses

What is a geriatrics expert witness?

A geriatrics expert witness is a medical doctor specializing in elderly care who provides opinions in legal cases involving older adults. They assist by reviewing medical records, explaining geriatric standards of care, and testifying to clarify complex aging-related issues.

What types of cases can a geriatrics expert witness opine on?

A geriatrics expert witness opines on elder abuse, nursing home negligence, falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors, capacity, dementia care, and long-term care standards.

How can a geriatrics expert witness assist in evaluating standard of care breaches?

A geriatrics expert witness assesses medical records and clinical decisions against geriatric care guidelines to determine if the standard of care was breached for older patients.

What specific training qualifies a geriatrics expert witness to testify?

A geriatrics expert witness is typically a board-certified geriatrician with specialized fellowship training, clinical experience in elder care, and experience applying geriatric standards in legal cases.

How does a geriatrics expert witness analyze medication management in older adults?

A geriatrics expert witness analyzes medication management in older adults by reviewing prescriptions, interactions, dosing, side effects, adherence, and guideline compliance.

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