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Mednick Associates Reveals Oncologist Search Process: Understanding the Clinical Variations of Oncology Medical Expert Witnesses by Answering 3 Questions

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Wilton, CT (PRWEB) June 30, 2014

Legal cases involving oncology matters are bound to be emotionally straining for both the plaintiff and defendant. Since most people know someone who has battled with cancer, professional opinions on oncology cases can easily stray from objective to subjective. As a trial attorney, understanding the nature of the case and identifying the correct expert becomes challenging for this reason.

Mednick Associates, a leading nationwide medical expert witness and legal nurse consulting firm, works with and locates numerous oncologists who are able to provide objective opinions on legal cases in a wide array of oncology specialties. Questions asked during their search and screening process are outlined below:

1.)    Medical or Surgical?

Many oncology cases require a medical and surgical oncologist to review and opine. The difference lies in the specialty. A medical oncologist will opine on the nature of the cancer and the diagnosis, while the surgical oncologist will focus on the surgery related to the cancer. At times, they may disagree, which is why Mednick Associates makes sure to screen the case through both experts in order to present a consolidated opinion to their client.

2.)    What type of oncologist is needed for the case?

Many cancers present in specific parts of the anatomy, and numerous physicians can opine on such diagnoses. However, some diagnoses, like liver cancer, may present as the cancer spreads throughout the body. Knowing the source of the cancer is important. An oncologist who specializes in liver cancer may not be the most appropriate expert for a case where cancer originated elsewhere, even though the patient presents with liver cancer. Mednick Associates’ staff of Registered Nurses (RNs) reviews the pertinent medical records, determines the true source of the cancer, and finds the appropriate oncologist to opine. This saves time and money for Mednick clients by avoiding unnecessary case reviews.

3.)    Is a non-oncologist required?

Many times the damages associated with an oncology case stem from issues caused by the cancer, but out of the realm of an oncologist opinion. Sometimes, endocrinologists, general surgeons, or internal medicine experts are required to opine on subsequent care, treatment, or follow-up procedures.

Mednick Associates handles hundreds of oncology cases per year, whether malpractice, tort, or product liability related. With a network of over 90 oncologists and growing, they are able to screen cases quickly, identify the appropriate oncology expert witness and have a case reviewed for a plaintiff or defense attorney. Their experts are physicians first and only devote a small amount of their practice to legal work. This characteristic of their experts allows for a highly credible expert in the courtroom or deposition. To contact them for further information on oncology or other medical expert specialties, please call 203.966.3000 or reach them online at http://www.mednickassociates.com.







Mednick Associates adds new Cardiology Experts to their Nationwide Medical Expert Network

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 28, 2014

Mednick Associates, a medical expert witness and legal nurse consulting firm, recently expanded their expert options for cardiologists by including interventional specialists. Specializing in medical experts for litigators who handle medical malpractice, personal injury and other general liability cases, Mednick Associates’ ability to recruit, pre-screen and recommend medical experts serves the needs of litigators nationwide.

Currently, Mednick Associates has over 100 cardiologists throughout the United States who review, opine and testify for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in all types of medical litigation matters. With the recent addition of 4 new board certified cardiology experts, who have completed prestigious fellowships and are widely published, their goal of focusing on expert quality over expert quantity is further achieved.

By providing currently practicing cardiology experts for witness and case opinion work, litigators can proceed with the confidence that Mednick experts are physicians first and experts second. This lends to credibility in the courtroom, something internet-advertising or familiar career experts cannot always deliver.

More information on the new cardiology experts or any other specialties can be found at http://www.mednickassociates.com or by calling 1.800.MEDNICK. Their staff of legal nurse consultants will make sure to pre-screen all cases through the experts prior to any expert recommendation and they are also available for medical record chronologies and case analysis. For direct email communication, they can be reached at cases(at)mednickassociates(dot)com.