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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$550/hr
Court Fee
This expert is an extremely well-qualified internist with additional experience and interest in geriatrics, palliative medicine, and hospice care. She has published more 28 peer-reviewed primary publications, review articles, invited articles, abstracts and book chapters. This expert has also traveled, giving numerous presentations on geriatrics, palliative medicine and hospice care. She currently holds a physician position at one of the finest VA institutions in the country, University, and is medical director for a program of all inclusive care for elderly
Associate Professor, A major medical school in NV
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Drexel University College of Medicine
San Diego,
California
This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. She received a Masters Degree in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health prior to earning a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and she completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, San Diego. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Physicians, she has been named to the Best Doctors in America list numerous times and sits on the Advisory Board for the largest online social network of medical support groups. She has been an invited lecturer for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residents on depression and anxiety disorders in primary care, as well as women's health issues, and her work has been published in journals such as "Patient Education and Counseling" and "Circulation". Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Geriatric, Hospital and General Internal Medicine at a major medical university, while she also maintains an active private practice in General Internal Medicine.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Major Medical University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Southern California
California
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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.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting geriatrics expert witnesses?
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