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Date: Feb. 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT Speaker: Dr. Janet Palmer, President of Communication Excellence Institute You know your stuff. You are confident in your findings. But how do you communicate your expertise? Body language is actually more powerful than words. You know the expression “It’s not WHAT you say, it’s HOW you say it.” Learn the latest research on how to use good body language and vocal presence to build your success as an expert witness—in Court and on Zoom. During this presentation participants will learn the following:
Registration Link: https://forensic.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1694558&group= Medical chronologies can be a powerful tool for attorneys working on medical cases. A medical chronology or medical record summary allows attorneys to quickly and accurately assess critical data in a patient’s records, understand their client’s medical background, and gain insights into where the negligence or injury occurred. This article from FEWA affiliate The Expert Institute details the benefits of medical chronologies and how they can be used. FEWA Member Spotlight
Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases. Linda has over 30 years’ experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. She is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Linda is also a Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, first and second editions. FEWA Membership
Your FEWA membership includes a number of benefits, including a listing in the FEWA Online Directory and an Enhanced Online Profile. Enhanced Online Profile allows members to improve their visibility to members of the legal community who are seeking experts by making effective enhancements. Are you making the most of your Directory listing? Do you have an Online Enhanced Profile? Take advantage of these benefits today!
Industry News
Lawyers usually have time to conduct an investigation before they prepare a lawsuit. Including consultation with an expert before filing suit can have multiple benefits. An amendment to Rule 702 will take effect in December is approved. Here are five tips for improving increasing the likelihood of expert witness admissibility under the new standard. Lawyers should be prepared to argue that reliable methodologies do not always depend upon the blind application of the five Daubert factors. Calendar of Events
CFLC News
Did you attend the FEWA National Conference? Conference attendees earned up to 13.5 educational credits towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC Credential). FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements. |
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