Medicolegal

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Anatomy and Physiology Essentials for Attorneys

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2 hours 56 minutes
Lauren Rasmussen
Merrick Wetzler
David Cooper
With Dr. Lauren Rasmussen from Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC + 2 others
Recorded April 27, 2026.
Product ID 101703

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Overview

Enhance Your Legal Expertise With Medical Knowledge

Get a foundational understanding of common injuries, treatment options, and medical terminology to strengthen your legal practice! This anatomy primer, taught by medical professionals, will equip you with the knowledge to confidently navigate the medical aspects of injury cases. Register today!

  • Master the anatomy of injury-prone body parts.
  • Decipher medical records and diagnostic tests.
  • Understand common treatment options.
  • Distinguish between new injuries, recurrences, and aggravations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Back and Neck Injuries
  2. Head Injuries
  3. Shoulder Injuries
  4. Knee Injuries
Product ID 101703

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Back and Neck Injuries

    1. Anatomy of the Spine, Medical Terminology Refresher
    2. Common Causes and Symptoms of Injuries, Effects on Function
    3. New Injury vs. Recurrence vs. Aggravation of Injury; Acute Injury vs. Pre-Existing Condition
    4. What to Look for in Medical Records and Diagnostic Tests
    5. Common Types of Medical Treatment
  2. Head Injuries

    1. Anatomy of the Brain, Medical Terminology Refresher
    2. Types of Injuries: How Trauma Occurs and How it Affects Function
    3. What to Look for in Medical Records and Diagnostic Tests (and Their Limitations)
    4. Common Medical Treatment
  3. Shoulder Injuries

    1. Anatomy of the Shoulder, Medical Terminology Refresher
    2. Common Causes and Symptoms of Injuries, Effects on Function
    3. New Injury vs. Recurrence vs. Aggravation of Injury; Acute Injury vs. Pre-Existing Condition
    4. What to Look for in Medical Records and Diagnostic Tests
    5. Common Types of Medical Treatment
  4. Knee Injuries

    1. Anatomy of the Knee, Medical Terminology Refresher
    2. Common Causes and Symptoms of Injuries, Effects on Function
    3. New Injury vs. Recurrence vs. Aggravation of Injury; Acute Injury vs. Pre-Existing Condition
    4. What to Look for in Medical Records and Diagnostic Tests
    5. Common Types of Medical Treatment

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Litigation support professionals and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Dr. Lauren Rasmussen
Dr. Lauren
Rasmussen
Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Dr. Merrick J Wetzler
Dr. Merrick J.
Wetzler
Advocare South Jersey Orthopedic Associates
Dr. David Cooper
Dr. David
Cooper
The Knee Center
Speaker bio
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Lauren Rasmussen

is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment planning of neurological diseases and disorders and health-related conditions. Dr. Rasmussen has been recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as being a competent forensic provider. As such, she has served as an expert witness in many cases involving traumatic brain injury, competency, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other psychological conditions as part of a claim involved in litigation. Dr. Rasmussen also specializes in workers' compensation claims and often provides second medical opinions on injuries/damages in question. She has a special interest in fitness for duty evaluations for individuals looking to return to work or whose capacity to complete their workplace duties are being questioned. From a clinical perspective, Dr. Rasmussen frequently evaluates patients who are concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with progressive neurocognitive conditions. She also assesses for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities in adults (and for accommodations needed on standardized testing or in the classroom), psychiatric conditions, and presurgical clearance. Dr. Rasmussen often works with bariatric surgery candidates and patients who need presurgical clearance for major spinal surgeries and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. Outside of the office environment, Dr. Rasmussen enjoys rigorous fitness endeavors, spending time with her husband and two daughters, and traveling. She is also involved in consultation work with several neurorehabilitation hospitals throughout the state of Louisiana and occasionally has the privilege to serve as an adjunct faculty member at LSU.

Speaker bio
Dr. Merrick J Wetzler

Dr. Merrick J. Wetzler

Advocare South Jersey Orthopedic Associates
Merrick Wetzler

is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He developed an early interest in sports medicine at Yale University, where during his undergraduate career he was an All-Ivy League wrestler and won a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games. Upon earning his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Wetzler completed his orthopedic residency at Boston University. Following fellowships in sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, Rothman Institute, and Lankenau Hospital and Medical Research Center. A former co-director of Virtua's Sports Medicine Program, Dr. Wetzler is active in professional, school, and community sports at every level. He has assisted in team medical coverage for the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Wings; served as medical chairman/director for Team USA in the 2009 International Maccabiah Games, medical director for Team USA in the 2007 European Maccabiah Games, and associate medical director for Team USA in the 2005 International Maccabiah Games; is a member of the U.S. Rugby Union Medical and Safety Committee; and has also served as the team orthopedic surgeon for sports teams at Rowan University, Rutgers-Camden University, Eastern Camden County Regional High School, Pemberton Township High School, Cherry Hill West High School, Jersey Wahoos Swim Team, and South Jersey Rugby Football Club. Specializing in sports medicine, shoulder and knee reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, and general orthopedics, Dr. Wetzler was voted "Top Doc in Sports Medicine" by his peers in the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009 surveys by SJ Magazine

Speaker bio
Dr. David Cooper

Dr. David Cooper

The Knee Center
David Cooper

owns and operates The Knee Center in Plains, Pennsylvania, centrally located in the Pocono Mountain area, 90 miles west of New York City and 90 north of Philadelphia. He is the author of "Cooper's Sign," first published on Wikipedia in 2008, indicating that a history of knee pain turning over in bed is a 90% indicator of meniscal pathology as opposed to arthritis. He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and the Jefferson Orthopedic residency. Dr. Cooper entered private practice as a general orthopedic surgeon in Lansdale, Pennsylvania after serving our country for eight years as a U.S. Navy Reserve medical officer. For four years, Dr. Cooper performed all types of orthopedic surgery, including neck and low back laminectomies and fusions, along with extensive open and closed fracture care. In 1980, he was recruited by Geisinger to open the orthopedic department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, where he was among the first orthopedic surgeons in the valley to introduce knee replacements and arthroscopic surgery. In 1981, Dr. Cooper opened The Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre to further specialize in the care and treatment of knee and lower extremity disorders. He has personally performed more than 6,000 arthroscopic surgeries, ligament repairs, and knee replacements. Dr. Cooper is board-certified for life by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the highest honor that any medical specialist practicing in the U.S. can obtain. As a sought-after speaker for many national organizations, he has addressed the American Bar Association national conferences and the Risk Insurance Management Society national meetings in New Orleans and Atlanta. He has also been interviewed by Bob Costas on nationwide radio and published in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Cooper is an adjunct professor at Binghamton University and King's University. He is also a guest lecturer at Binghamton University, King's University, and the University of Scranton.

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