Oregon recently passed a law that could make it easier to recognize sexual misconduct. The law, cited as a model, could stop abuse in its early stages. Recent changes in Oregon law were made because of the Sandusky case, officials said. Posted: Saturday, June 2, 2012 12:15 am | Updated: 4:46 pm, Sat Jun 2, 2012 by The … Read more
Your opinion is needed for your patient’s work injury claim. It seems obvious to you that your patient needed treatment, and possibly was disabled, because he/she was hurt at work. Yet you’ve heard Workers’ Compensation judges do not always accept treating doctors’ opinions. What are judges in comp claims looking for anyway? Your opinion as … Read more
Injured workers who must prove they need treatment primarily because of their work injury depend on their doctors’ opinions to do so. What makes for a legally convincing medical opinion? Recent changes in the Workers’ Compensation law which require a showing of “major cause” in some contexts have created a semantic challenge both for … Read more
You knew your patient with a work injury was having difficulties with her compensation claim. Now you’ve been notified that the lawyers want you for a deposition. This article explains what it is, what is expected of you and how to prepare. MEDICAL EXPERT UNDER OATH Your expert testimony at a deposition is often the … Read more
Claim closure is a major event in your patient’s work injury claim. What is your role in closing a worker’s compensation case? As the attending physician, you are the most important participant in the closing of a worker’s compensation claim. The attending physician is given extraordinary responsibilities in the closing and many of these responsibilities … Read more