At the most basic level malingering is faking an illness or exaggerating one, often to escape consequences or to gain benefit. Malingering can occur when an […]
As a term, overmedication is simply defined as inappropriate medical treatment that occurs when someone is either prescribed (or takes on their own) unnecessary or excessive […]
Generally speaking, malingering and somatic disorders showcase many of the same symptoms and treatment challenges. Because of this, differentiating between the two types of disorders can […]
The specialty of chiropractic medicine is one of the more difficult to prove a standard of care without empirical evidence. However, there is often a request […]
As a medical professional, you may have patients who symptoms blur the lines between malingering, somatic and mental disorders. In many cases, conditions that patients suffer […]
Attorneys frequently have a need for expert witnesses during legal proceedings. Pre-trial vetting of such witnesses is vital, and must involve not only the professional standing and […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious and potentially-disabling condition that affects both military veterans and people who have experienced other types of trauma. However, […]
Medical experts often give testimony in cases involving alleged medical malpractice. However, these professionals can also provide opinions related to employment issues, such as an individual’s […]
Two of the most highly regulated fields in this country are the legal arena where justice is the central principle, and the medical field where life […]
Labor code 3208.3 deals with psychiatric injuries that may occur on the job. The clauses state that psychiatric injuries can qualify for compensation if the disorder […]
In order to provide comprehensive reports, a variety of medico-legal specialists are employed to create a complete picture of a person’s health or injuries. These specialists […]
Like all states, California has unique ways of formalizing laws and interpreting their meaning. When it comes to medicolegal rules, attorneys may want to learn more […]
In cases where medical necessity intersects with the legal system, medicolegal experts offer the best qualifications to clarify the issue and help the court arrive at […]
Understanding the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF) and the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is vital for California’s employees and employers. Uninsured Employers Benefits […]
Objective reports from a credible chiropractic expert witness can help bolster your claims in court. You cannot have just any chiropractor serve as an expert witness, […]
Finding a specialist for your foot and ankle claim may seem like an easy task at first. After all, the word ‘specialist’ implies that the professional […]