Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Oklahoma

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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 $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BSN and MSN from the Arkansas State University and completed her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is board certified in Adult/Gerontology. This expert is a member of prestigious societies such as the Gerontological Society of America and the American Geriatrics Society. She has published 1 peer-reviewed journal article. This expert served as a former Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Arkansas State University and currently serves as Associate Professor at a major university.

    Associate Professor, Major University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Jonesboro,

    Arkansas

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This experienced family medicine physician and hospitalist has been actively practicing in a diverse array of clinical settings for more than 30 years. After earning her MD from Texas A&M University, she pursued her residency in Family Medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas where she later served as faculty and developed a nationally known global health program. She is board certified in Family Medicine with sub-specialties in Geriatrics, Tropical Medicine, and Quality Assurance. She has extensive experience practicing in Nepal, where she helped to start a medical school and founded a non-profit and community based development organization. She was Program Director of a family medicine residency in Texas as well as Academic Director of the only residency program in Alaska, supervising and training faculty, residents, and medical students. During her time in academics she maintained an active outpatient and hospital practice, and actively published in peer-review journals as well. Most of her practice has been full-scope including obstetrics, pediatrics, and hospital medicine. She currently works as a locums hospitalist and is licensed in Texas, Indiana, and Alaska.

    Family Physician, An independent locums telemedicine practice in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Texas A&M University

    College Station,

    Texas

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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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