Interventional Radiologist Expert Witness

Interventional radiology is a branch of medicine in which technicians must perform radiologies to save the lives of patients with emergency conditions. They perform a minimally-invasive surgery in which they use a tiny camera to observe and examine a patient’s body for signs of disease.

Interventional Cardiology Expert Witness

Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty in which physicians must intervene to save patients with emergency heart conditions. Typically, surgeons will perform heart surgeries to correct these urgent problems.

Internist Expert Witness

Internal medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases. Specialists in internal medicine are commonly called internists. Because their patients are often seriously ill or require complex investigations, internists do much of their work in hospitals. Internists have a lengthy clinical and scientific training in their areas of medical interest and have special expertise in the use of prescription drugs or other medical therapies. Most internists are subspecialists: that is, they generally limit their medical practice to problems of one organ system or to one particular area of medical knowledge.

Internal Medicine Expert Witness

Internal medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases. Specialists in internal medicine are commonly called internists. Because their patients are often seriously ill or require complex investigations, internists do much of their work in hospitals. Internists have a lengthy clinical and scientific training in their areas of medical interest and have special expertise in the use of prescription drugs or other medical therapies. Most internists are subspecialists: that is, they generally limit their medical practice to problems of one organ system or to one particular area of medical knowledge.

Infusion Devices Expert Witness

The most common infusion device is a medical device called an infusion pump. It puts fluids, nutrients, or medications into the patient’s blood. Typically, physicians will insert a small needle into one of the patient’s arteries so that beneficial materials can be delivered.

Infectious Disease Expert Witness

Infectious diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, and/or parasites. They are also referred to as communicable diseases because they are highly contagious. Doctors in this field are trained to diagnose and treat these diseases.One of AME’s infectious disease expert witnesses has written an exclusive medical malpractice article that we have provided, for your interest, below. Infectious Disease Medical Malpractice Cases. The way to handle infection cases is very interesting. If you can show the operation was not indicated, then any complication from that unnecessary operation is a negligent act. Secondly, was the patient at higher risk for the operation? Were prophylactic antibiotics not given prior to, during and after surgery? Was the patient not immediately and properly diagnosed and treated? In most large cities and/or teaching centers, there are specialists who do practically nothing else but consult and treat infections. Were there infections on or in the patient’s body at the time of an elective operation? If so, the surgery should have been postponed. Was the patient placed into a room before or after surgery where infected patients were located? This doesn’t always mean there’s a higher risk, but it’s good jury appeal. Did the hospital have infectious disease control procedures? All hospitals are required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals to have such procedures. Did they investigate all other infections which were ongoing, to try to find the source of infection to minimize the risk? Was there a miniepidemic of infections at the time that patient was admitted to the hospital? If so, and if it’s elective surgery, the patient should not have been operated on. If it was an urgent situation, he should have been put in another hospital. Did he come down with the same infection as the epidemic type? You can subpoena the infectious disease control records, which the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals requires the hospital keep. What was the source of the infection? The hospital won’t give you the names of the patients, but will tell you what germ was present, where the other infected patients were located in the hospital, their diagnoses, and if it was the same as this patient’s germ. Did the operating room nurse have an infected throat? Did the surgeon or his assistants have an infection? Did his patients have a higher infection rate compared to other doctors at the hospital? Was the patient not advised of that? How were these infections investigated (if at all), what were the findings, and what was done to prevent your client’s infection? Infection cases are difficult, so it is imperative that you take a careful approach and notice all of the details. The primary goal should be finding out if the operation was unnecessary. You should also find out if the medical team failed at any of the following: getting proper informed consent, using conservative therapy, minimizing the risk of using prophylactic antibiotics, and investigating the causes of existing infections. Furthermore, doctors are responsible for recognizing infections immediately, getting germ cultures, using intensive antibiotics, opening the wound on time to get good drainage, and removing diseased flesh and implanted artificial materials. Failure to perform any of these essential tasks results in fatal infections. Taking all of the details above into account can help you understand, prove, and win complex infection cases.

Infection Control Expert Witness

Infection control is when physicians try to slow and eventually eliminate the spread of infections. They do so by quarantining infected patients and treating healthy patients with preventative medicine. They also try to identify the contaminant in order to stop it from infecting more people.

Independent Medical Exams (IME) Expert Witness

Independent Medical Exams (IME) are examinations that determine the condition of an injured worker. These evaluations allow insurance companies and labor boards to make decisions regarding these workers’ claims. Doctors from all different specialties are accredited to perform these exams.

Independent Living Centers Expert Witness

Independent living centers can also be known as retirement homes; they are facilities where elderly patients can live and be treated. Professionals working in independent living centers must be able to administer foods and medications, help patients with everyday activities, and ensure the overall safety and well-being of patients.

Informed Consent Expert Witness

Doctors and surgeons must always obtain informed consent from their patients before starting a course of treatment. This means that they must tell the patient the treatment plan plus all of the potential risks. The patient must agree to proceed with the treatment knowing all of this information before physicians can proceed.