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- Screen or investigate medical malpractice cases for merit
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- Define deviation from, and adherence to the applicable Standards of Care
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- Assess the damages and injuries (pathophysiology, extent of injuries, prognosis, etc) in the case
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- Identify factors that caused or contributed to the alleged damages and injuries (including pre-existing conditions, life-style, work habits)
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- Organize, tab and paginate medical records
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- Summarize, translate and interpret medical records
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- Identify and recommend potential defendants
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- Conduct literature search and integrate the literature and standards and guidelines into the case analysis; research publications written by experts; analyze validity and reliability of research studies relied on by all parties
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- Identify and review relevant medical records, hospital policies and procedures, other essential documents and other tangible items needed to come to an opinion or further develop the case
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- Interview plaintiff or defense clients, key witnesses and experts
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- Consult with healthcare providers
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- Identify types of testifying experts needed
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- Locate and interface with expert witnesses
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- Analyze and compare expert witness reports and other work product
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- Communicate with potential testifying experts
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- Serve as liaison between the attorney and healthcare providers, testifying experts, witnesses, and other consultants and service providers
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- Attend independent medical examinations
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- Develop written reports for use as study tools by the attorney
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