TLU Live
Vegas
Saturday, October 29th -
Lecture Tracks
Direct Examination of the Treating Spine Surgeon
The direct examination of a treating or retained spine surgeon
can make or break your case. Attorneys often fail to properly
prepare and present these most important witnesses relying on
outdated outlines and hoping the doctors can simply carry the
day. Learn some critical and practical skills that will help you
in your next spine case. In this session we will work on:
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preparing yourself for conducting an effective direct exam:
what you need to know and do;
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preparing your expert to tell the most compelling and
effective story;
- choosing what demonstrative evidence to use and when;
- how to best utilize anatomical and MRI images;
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controlling the surgeon on the stand and the delivery of the
story;
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how to discuss causation whether the doctor is a treater or a
retained expert
