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The Medical Report
NOW THIS IS A ONE EXCELLENT REPORT!
LET ME TELL YOU WHY
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MEDICAL LEGAL REPORTS
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NOW THIS IS A GOOD REPORT LET ME TELL YOU WHY.
Form 53 - the BASIS of all reports
What NEEDS to be in your report
Two legal concepts that can make a difference
Tips that can make a good report great
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PART 1 FORM 53
WHY DO YOU SIGN IT?
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PART 1 FORM 53
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PART 1 FORM 53
Provide opinion evidence that is fair, objective
and nonpartisan Provide opinion evidence that
is only related to matters that are within your
area of expertise and Provide additional
assistance as the court may reasonably require to
determine an issue.
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PART 2 What NEEDS to be in your report
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PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
YOUR FULL NAME, ADDRESS AND AREA OF EXPERTISE
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YOUR QUALIFCATIONS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCES IN YOU AREA OF EXPERTISE
PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
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YOU MUST SET OUT THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO YOU
BY THE RETAINING LAWYER
PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
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YOUR OPINION RESPECTING EACH ISSUE
PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
OPINION
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YOU MUST PROVIDE REASONS FOR YOUR OPINION
PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
REASONS FOR OPINION
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YOU MUST PROVIDE REASONS FOR YOUR OPINION
PART 2 WHAT YOUR REPORT NEEDS TO HAVE
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
BURDEN OF PROOF THE OBLIGATON OF A PARTY TO
PROVE ITS ALELGATIOMNS TO A DEGREE OF CERTAINTY.
THE BURDEN OR PROOF IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES IS
THE BALANCE OF PROBABILITES
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
There can be doubt in the mind of the health
professional. you dont need to be 100 certain.
Youre opinion is probably the correct one or
more likely than not the correct one.
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
ITS PROBABLE ITS LIKELY ITS MORE LIKELY THAN
NOT ON A BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES THERE IS A
51 CHANCE THAT THERE IS A 51 PROBABILITY THAT
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BURDEN OF PROOF BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES
PART 2 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
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BURDEN OF PROOF BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES
PART 2 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
THERE IS ONLY A SUSBTANTIAL POSSIBILITY OR A
REASONABLE CHANCE OF A FUTURE LOSS OR EVENT
OCCURING
QUANTITY THAT POSSIBILITY AS A PERCENTAGE
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
THERE IS A REAL AND SUBSTANTIAL RISK THAT JOHN
WILL NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT. MY OPINION IS THAT
THERE IS A 75 CHANCE OF THIS HAPPENING WITHIIN 5
YEARS
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PART 3 TWO MUST KNOW LEGAL CONCEPTS
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PART 4 A FEW TIPS TO MAKE A GOOD REPORT GREAT
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A FEW TIPS ON MAKING A GOOD REPORT GREAT.
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
MARSHALL THE OPINIONS AND MAKE A COMMENTS ON THEM.
BE COMPREHENSIVE BUT NOT TOO WORDY
THE THRESHOLD
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