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Informed Consent & Emergency Medicine Expert Witness
This extremely qualified expert has years of experience in hospital quality assurance and informed consent in the medical field. He is board certified in emergency medicine and completed his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. He is a fellow at the American College of Emergency Physicians and a member of various other professional associations, including the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. His outstanding performance as an academic and practitioner has earned him several honors, including Hahnemann University Hospital's "Teaching Attending of the Year" award, which he received on three years. He lectures nationwide and is a current clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at a major university. Formerly, he was the medical director of emergency medicine at both the Medical Center of Ocean County and Nazareth Hospital. He is also the former chief of the emergency medicine clinical service at Hahnemann University and a former assistant director of continuing quality improvement at Thomas Jefferson University's emergency medicine department.
Clinical Associate Professor, A Major University in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Mount Laurel,
New Jersey
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What Can an Informed Consent Expert Witness Opine On?
Patient Information Review
Assessing patient history and conditions.
Procedure Explanation
Detailing risks and benefits of treatment.
Consent Form Discussion
Reviewing consent documentation with patient.
Answering Patient Questions
Addressing any inquiries from the patient.
Signature Collection
Obtaining patient’s written consent.
Documentation of Consent
Recording consent in patient’s medical record.
FAQs for Informed Consent Expert Witnesses
What is the role of an informed consent expert witness?
An informed consent expert witness provides insight into whether a patient was adequately informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives before a medical procedure.
What types of cases can an informed consent expert witness handle?
These experts often handle cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, or any case where it's alleged proper consent wasn't obtained.
How can an informed consent expert witness help in a malpractice lawsuit?
They can evaluate if the healthcare provider followed standard procedures for obtaining consent, potentially influencing the outcome of a malpractice suit.
Are there subspecialties within the field of informed consent expertise?
Yes. Experts may specialize in specific areas like pediatric consent, geriatric consent, psychiatric consent, or emergency medicine consent.
Why is understanding the concept of 'capacity' crucial for an informed consent expert witness?
Capacity refers to a patient's ability to understand information and make decisions. It's vital in assessing if valid informed consent was given.
How does Expert Institute select its Informed Consent expert witnesses?
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