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This expert has been a practicing nurse for nearly 20 years. A licensed registered nurse, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri. This expert has extensive experience in quality control and ensuring proper standards and protocols are being followed and met. A Risk Management Consultant for Health Cap/HCRMS, she conduced training workshops and consultation for long-term care facility staff in quality insurance and improvement, risk management, safety management, risk mitigation, and best practices. As a Quality Educator with Primaris, she worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Quality Improvement Organization for the state of Missouri, educating, consulting, and providing resource materials to skilled nursing staff to promote improvement in resident care. Currently a Clinical Educator and Consultant for a major university, she continues to work with Quality Improvement of Missouri and provides educational presentations throughout the state for long term care facilities, the Missouri League of Nursing, and various hospitals, targeting specific audiences and quality of care issues. This expert is also an independent Nurse Consultant and is experienced in reviewing legal cases as an expert witness, analyzing medical malpractice files, and analyzing standard of care, causation, and damage issues.
Long-term Care Nurse Consultant, An Independent Consultancy in MO
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Saginaw,
Missouri
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What Can a Medical Malpractice Expert Witness Opine On?
Standard of Care Evaluation
Assessing adherence to medical guidelines.
Informed Consent Review
Examining consent procedures and documentation.
Medical Records Analysis
Reviewing patient records for discrepancies.
Expert Medical Opinion Formation
Formulating expert insights on medical cases.
Negligence Assessment
Determining if care fell below standards.
Causation Analysis
Linking actions to patient outcomes.
FAQs for Medical Malpractice Expert Witnesses
What is a medical malpractice expert witness?
A medical malpractice expert witness is a qualified medical professional who explains whether care met accepted standards. They assist by reviewing records, giving opinions, and testifying to clarify complex medical issues.
What types of cases can a medical malpractice expert witness opine on?
A medical malpractice expert witness can opine on misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries, hospital negligence, delayed treatment, and wrongful death cases.
How can a medical malpractice expert witness strengthen liability proof at trial?
A medical malpractice expert witness strengthens liability proof by explaining standards of care, identifying deviations, and linking those errors directly to the patient’s injury.
What qualifications should a medical malpractice expert witness possess for standard-of-care opinions?
A medical malpractice expert witness should be a licensed physician with current clinical experience, board certification, and specialty training matching the case’s standard of care.
How should a medical malpractice expert witness prepare for a Daubert challenge?
A medical malpractice expert witness should prepare for a Daubert challenge by grounding opinions in peer‑reviewed science, reliable methods, clear reasoning, and strong, well‑documented case support.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting medical malpractice expert witnesses?
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