AOHC Encore 2022-412: The Forensic Consultant in Occupational and Environmental

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Summary:<br /><br />The video discusses forensic consulting in relation to a case involving a head injury and chronic symptoms. Professionals share insights on the process of reviewing medical records, assessing objective medical evidence, and gathering additional information from the patient and their circle. They stress the importance of credibility, a standardized approach, and educating the jury. Attorneys provide perspectives on expert qualifications, methodology, and language understanding. The video also touches on standards of proof, causation analysis, and advice on deposition and trial preparation. No credits are mentioned.<br /><br />The content focuses on the importance of understanding causation analysis in a medical practice. Elements such as plausibility, temporality, and lack of alternative explanation are explained. Mechanism of injury, severity, duration, and risk within population groups are factors to consider. The analysis should be broken down and explained effectively to a jury or judge. Temporality involves examining the time frame between the incident and symptom development, as well as prior symptom history. Lack of alternative explanation requires ruling out other possible causes and considering scientific proof. The video concludes with the application of these tools in establishing the mechanism of injury and providing a causation opinion. No credits are granted.

Keywords

forensic consulting

head injury

chronic symptoms

reviewing medical records

assessing objective medical evidence

gathering additional information

credibility

standardized approach

expert qualifications

causation analysis

deposition

plausibility

temporality