Legal cases involving medical issues require a strong grasp of how the body functions, how injuries impede those functions, and what the prognoses and treatments look like. How does your knowledge shape up? In this program, doctor and seasoned attorney faculty will provide the unique blend of medical and legal insights you need to evaluate, take on, or defend cases involving injuries. Better understand the medical issues at play in your practice - register today! Build a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common injuries. Understand the different tests used to diagnose traumatic brain injury. Explore the ins and outs of spinal injuries - from causation to symptoms, prognosis, and treatment. Learn how doctors differentiate new injury from degeneration, exacerbation, or recurrence of an old injury. Gain a medical perspective on pain assessment, syndromes, and management. Determine the uses and limitations of x-rays, MRIs, and other imaging techniques. Discover valuable questions you should be asking during doctor depositions and cross-examination.
