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Forensic Sciences
The interface between forensic examiners and the legal world is not always an easy one. Confusion between the professions requires that care must be taken
any time the law and medicine interface.Both are complex fields, with many
important decisions being made, and neither field is an exact science. A
disability evaluation does not occur in a vacuum and is not driven by an
examinee’s diagnosis. It is driven by claims of injury, qualification for benefits,
and the need to assess a person’s remaining capabilities. Today, the time is right
for an evidenced-based approach to legal evidence, whether provided as
testimony or input within a written opinion or report. This workshop is intended
as a reference for impairment or disability-orientated evaluations, protocols, and
techniques. VIEW SYMPOSIUM IMFORMATION HERE.
The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment has become the most recognized and generally accepted source for rating an individual’s permanent impairment. In the US, 40 out of 51 jurisdictions (District of Columbia and 50 states) use the AMA Guides. There is a growing trend internationally to adopt a system of impairment assessment such as in the Guides. It is used in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and some European countries. - download document
Forensics is the application of medical facts to legal issues. The healthcare system requires a focused awareness of injury and disability evaluation, analysis of the data, a concise well-written reporting process and an ability to testify on forensic conclusions. Distinguish yourself and your practice through education, training and forensic skill sets that you will gain from the forensic experts coordinating the Forensic Sciences Program leading to board certification as a Forensic Examiner (DABFP) from the American Board of Forensic Professionals. - download document
Significant responsibility is assumed when performing an independent medical evaluation (IME). IMEs are performed by examiners, who are not involved with the person’s care, in order to establish current clinical status and to clarify non-medical issues. They vary in complexity, dependent on the specifics of the case and the issues involved. The IME report must reflect specific IME training (knowledge, skills, and abilities), quality of the evaluation and address in a clear and defensible manner the questions posed. The IME process is a high risk portion of practice due to the adversarial environment surrounding the issues addressed. - download document
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