Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Michigan
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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$550/hr
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Geriatrics Experts in Michigan
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Review Fee $175/hrDeposition Fee $400/hrCourt Fee $500/hrThis highly qualified and board certified expert is a practicing physical therapist with 37 years of clinical experience. Her private practice centers around treatment for geriatric clients, including specialized intervention programs for fall prevention. This expert has a BS in physical therapy from the University of Connecticut, Masters of Health Sciences from Grand Valley State University, and a Doctor of Science in Geriatric Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University. She also holds Board Certification as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist from the APTA as well as certification as a Wound Care Specialist. This expert was part of a Center for Disease Control grant team studying fall prevention with community dwelling older adults. She has first hand experience with skilled nursing facility, hospital based, outpatient, and community dwelling older adult fall prevention clinics and programs. She is a member of the adjunct faculty at a major MI University, teaching geriatric physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and fall prevention courses.
Director of Rehabilitation and Chief Physical Therapist, A local hospital
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rocky Mountain University
Muskegon,
Michigan
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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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