Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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Geriatrics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including internal medicine, long-term care, and nursing home medicine. Some of the most common specialties include geriatric psychiatry, pharmacology, fall risk assessment, and elder abuse. They can opine on the effects of aging, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, functional impairment, and standards of geriatric care.

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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$500/hr

Deposition Fee

$550/hr

Court Fee

Geriatrics Experts in Virginia

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. Works with diverse ages, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across a wide range of facility and community venues. Has published and lectured widely, is the recipient of numerous public and private grants and serves on professional association and journal editorial boards.

    Clinical Psychologist, A private practice in VA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida State University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as an oncology and gerontological nurse. She completed her academic training at the University of North Carolina, earning her BSN, an MSN in nursing administration, her PhD in nursing, and an interdisciplinary certificate in aging. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cancer care quality at the University of North Carolina. She is a registered nurse in North Carolina and is board-certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as a gerontological registered nurse. This expert also holds certifications as an oncology nurse and a chemotherapy/biotherapy provider. She is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the Oncology Nursing Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Gerontological Society of America. She is also highly involved in oncology research, having been the principal investigator for several studies, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and spoken as an invited speaker at multiple conferences throughout her career. She has formerly served as a clinical nurse in inpatient medical oncology at Wake Forest University, a nurse and supervisor of independent and assisted living at Well-Spring Retirement Community, a clinical instructor of nursing at Duke University, and an adjunct assistant professor of nursing at the University of North Carolina. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of nursing at a major university and a per diem clinical nurse in inpatient medical oncology at a university-affiliated medical center in North Carolina.

    Associate Professor, A top medical school in NC

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Durham,

    North Carolina

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What Can a Geriatrics Expert Witness Opine On?

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Holistic evaluation of elderly patient's health.

Medication Management

Reviewing and optimizing patient medications.

Fall Risk Assessment

Evaluating risk factors for falls.

Nutritional Assessment

Assessing dietary needs of older adults.

Advance Care Planning

Discussing future healthcare preferences.

Cognitive Function Testing

Assessing mental status and memory.

FAQs for Geriatrics Expert Witnesses

What is a geriatrics expert witness?

A geriatrics expert witness is a medical doctor specializing in elderly care who provides opinions in legal cases involving older adults. They assist by reviewing medical records, explaining geriatric standards of care, and testifying to clarify complex aging-related issues.

What types of cases can a geriatrics expert witness opine on?

A geriatrics expert witness opines on elder abuse, nursing home negligence, falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors, capacity, dementia care, and long-term care standards.

How can a geriatrics expert witness assist in evaluating standard of care breaches?

A geriatrics expert witness assesses medical records and clinical decisions against geriatric care guidelines to determine if the standard of care was breached for older patients.

What specific training qualifies a geriatrics expert witness to testify?

A geriatrics expert witness is typically a board-certified geriatrician with specialized fellowship training, clinical experience in elder care, and experience applying geriatric standards in legal cases.

How does a geriatrics expert witness analyze medication management in older adults?

A geriatrics expert witness analyzes medication management in older adults by reviewing prescriptions, interactions, dosing, side effects, adherence, and guideline compliance.

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