Preparing Orthopedic Disability Cases - Fifth Edition
ASPEN LAW AND BUSINESS
By: Mikel A. Rothenberg, M.D.
Contributions of Chapters 10 and 11 by Samuel D. Hodge, Jr.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Chapter 11 - | Direct Examination of an Orthopedic Surgeon |
11-1 |
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| § 11.01 |
Introduction |
11-3 |
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| § 11.02 |
Preparing for the Videotaped Deposition |
11-5 |
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| § 11.03 |
Physical Setting for Deposition Testimony |
11-8 |
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| § 11.04 |
Plaintiff’s Ability to Recover Medical Expenses |
11-12 |
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| § 11.05 |
Involvement of the Plaintiff |
11-14 |
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| § 11.06 |
Handling Objections |
11-15 |
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| § 11.07 |
Deposition |
11-16 |
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| § 11.08 |
Use of Diagnostic Studies During Depositions |
11-28 |
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| § 11.09 |
Conclusion |
11-37 |
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| Chapter 12 - | Guidelines and Strategies for Cross Examining |
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Orthopedic Experts |
12-1 |
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| § 12.01 |
Medical Summary |
12-3 |
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| § 12.02 |
The Adverse Expert |
12-6 |
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| § 12.03 |
Impeachment |
12-13 |
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Abstract Medical Principles |
12-33 |
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| § 12.05 |
Subjective Nature of Pain |
12-37 |
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Flexibility of Approach |
12-41 |