Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Illinois
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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$550/hr
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Geriatrics Experts in Illinois
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Family Medicine & Nursing Home Administration Expert Witness
This highly qualified expert has 36 years of experience as a skilled care nursing facility director and attending physician. After earning his BS from Illinois State University and his MD from the University of Illinois, he completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Illinois. He also went on to earn his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. This expert is board certified in family medicine with a specialization in geriatrics. He is also a fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians and on the board of directors for the American Association for Physician Leadership. Among his former roles, he served as the medical director at four nursing homes in Illinois: Prairie View Nursing Home, Basswood Nursing Home, Colonial Hall, and Greenfield Retirement Home. Currently, this expert is the chief medical officer for a rural community care organization in Illinois as well as the medical director for a community care alliance in Colorado.
Chief Medical Officer, A rural community care organization in IL
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Massachusetts
Illinois
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FAQs for Geriatrics Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a geriatric expert witness in legal proceedings?
A geriatric expert witness provides specialized knowledge on aging and elderly care, often assisting in cases involving elder abuse, medical malpractice, wrongful death, or long-term care disputes.
What types of cases can a geriatrics expert witness handle?
Geriatrics experts can handle a variety of cases including nursing home negligence, medication errors, elder abuse, falls and fractures, dementia-related issues, and end-of-life decisions.
How can a geriatric expert witness contribute to a case involving elder abuse?
They can provide insight into standard care practices for the elderly, identify signs of abuse or neglect, and testify on the impact of such actions on an elderly person's health.
Are there subspecialties within geriatrics that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes. Subspecialties may include geriatric psychiatry (mental health), geriatric pharmacology (medication), and gerontological nursing (elderly care).
Why is it important to have a geriatric expert witness in cases involving dementia patients?
A geriatric expert can provide crucial insights into the complexities of dementia, its progression, appropriate care standards, and potential impacts of alleged negligence or mistreatment.
How does Expert Institute select its Geriatrics expert witnesses?
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