Medicolegal

4.33

Decoding the Doctor's Notes: A Legal Guide to Medical Evidence

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
Mark Kardos
Ida Williamson
Laurie Martin
Bradley Honnold
Elizabeth Underwood
With Mark S. Kardos from Law Offices of Kardos & Goch + 4 others
Recorded March 20, 2025
Product ID 99982

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Overview

Rx for Success When Handling Medical Records and Doctor Testimony

Navigating medical records and testimony can often be as difficult as interpreting a doctor's handwriting. Yet many cases can hinge on your ability to do just that. This medical-evidence-made-easy CLE is designed to equip you with the insights and skills you need to effectively utilize and challenge medical records and experts in litigation. Tackle the medical aspects of any case with more confidence - register today!

  • Learn how to obtain a full set of accurate and authentic medical records.
  • Comb through diagnostic results, medical history, and treatment notes for red flags.
  • Expedite your medical record reviews with the help of artificial intelligence.
  • Collaborate with medical experts to build a stronger case.
  • Get practical tips for exposing weaknesses in medical expert testimony.
  • Turn confusing medical jargon into clear and compelling evidence for judge and jury.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Medical Records Requests (With Samples) and HIPAA Insights
  2. Medical Record Reviews: Tips, Cheat Sheets, and Checklists
  3. Detangling Diagnostic Tests, Pre-Existing Conditions, and More
  4. How AI Can Assist You: Automating Med Rec Reviews, Summaries, and Visual Aids
  5. Getting the Most Out of Medical Experts
  6. Best Practices for Presenting Medical Records and Expert Testimony
  7. Doctor Depositions and Cross-Examination (With Sample Questions)

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Product ID 99982

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Medical Records Requests (With Samples) and HIPAA Insights

    1. Understanding HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)
    2. What You Should Request
    3. Patient Authorization
    4. Request to Provider
    5. Discovery Requests
    6. Subpoena/Court Order
    7. Complying With HIPAA When Handling Medical Records

  2. Medical Record Reviews: Tips, Cheat Sheets, and Checklists

    1. Best Way to Organize Records for Efficient Review
    2. Verifying Completeness, Authenticity, and Accuracy
    3. Translating Medical Jargon Into Layman's Terms (Sample Terminologies and Abbreviations Cheat Sheet)
    4. Cracking the Code(s): ICD-10 and CPT Codes
    5. Medical Records Review Checklist

  3. Detangling Diagnostic Tests, Pre-Existing Conditions, and More

    1. Diagnostic Tests Explained: Purpose, Procedure, Limitations, and Misinterpretations
    2. Analyzing Diagnostic and Test Results
    3. Medical History and Pre-Existing Conditions
    4. Treatment Plans, Treatment Responses, and Follow-Up Care

  4. How AI Can Assist You: Automating Med Rec Reviews, Summaries, and Visual Aids

    1. Automated Organization
    2. Reviewing Medical Records
    3. Generating Summaries With AI
    4. Creating Exhibits

  5. Getting the Most Out of Medical Experts

    1. Selecting the Right Medical Expert: Credentials and Specialty
    2. Independent Medical Examinations
    3. Medical Expert Reports
    4. Preparing Experts for Depositions and Trial Testimony

  6. Best Practices for Presenting Medical Records and Expert Testimony

    1. Admissibility of Medical Records and Test Results in Court
    2. Qualifying Your Medical Expert
    3. Direct Examination Tips
    4. Using Charts, Summaries, and Timelines
    5. Simplifying Medical Jargon for the Court

  7. Doctor Depositions and Cross-Examination (With Sample Questions)

    1. Investigation Pointers
    2. Crafting Effective Deposition Questions
    3. Practical Tips for Cross-Examining Doctors
    4. Addressing Bias in Expert Testimony

Who Should Attend

This medicolegal program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Mark S Kardos
Mark S.
Kardos
Law Offices of Kardos & Goch
Ida L Williamson
Ida L.
Williamson
Cozen O'Connor
Laurie E Martin
Laurie E.
Martin
Hoover Hull Turner LLP
Bradley D Honnold
Bradley D.
Honnold
Goza & Honnold, LLC
Elizabeth A Underwood
Elizabeth A.
Underwood
Marshall Dennehey, P.C.
Speaker bio
Mark S Kardos

Mark S. Kardos

Law Offices of Kardos & Goch
Mark Kardos

is the principal in the Law Offices of Kardos & Goch, where he has litigated personal injury cases in Philadelphia for more than 42 years, with several verdicts published in the Pennsylvania Jury Reporter and The Verdict, a publication of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. Mr. Kardos earned his B.S. degree from Millersville University and his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore Law School.

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Ida L Williamson

Ida L. Williamson

Cozen O'Connor
Ida Williamson

is a Paralegal Specialist for the law firm of Cozen O'Connor, where she specializes in litigation, trial practice, insurance defense, personal injury, premises and product liability with emphasis on discovery, medical record review, research, mediation, and trial practice. Ms. Williamson conducts medical research, legal and factual research, investigations, and client interviews. She also prepares medical chronologies, deposition summaries, pleadings, memoranda, witness and exhibit lists, digital and hard copy trial exhibits, and trial notebooks, as well as attending trial. Ms. Williamson attended Broward College in Fort Lauderdale.

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Laurie E Martin

Laurie E. Martin

Hoover Hull Turner LLP
Laurie Martin

is a partner with Hoover Hull Turner LLP. She practices in the areas of business litigation, employment litigation and consulting, and ERISA litigation. Ms. Martin advises and defends employers facing claims, including employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, blacklisting or defamation, wage and hour disputes, enforcement of covenants not to compete, ERISA and benefit litigation and trade secret misappropriation; including representation in actions before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and local agencies, and federal and state courts. She also represents large and small businesses, insurers, ERISA plans, health care providers and individuals in commercial disputes, including contract enforcement and interpretation, and business torts, including breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Ms. Martin earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Butler University and her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis. She also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Chief Judge Larry J. McKinney in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Ms. Martin is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to her areas of practice. She sits on the Executive Committee of the Indianapolis Bar Association Labor and Employment Section. Ms. Martin is a member of the American, Seventh Circuit, Indiana State and Indianapolis bar associations.

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Bradley D Honnold

Bradley D. Honnold

Goza & Honnold, LLC
Bradley Honnold

is a partner with the Leawood law firm of Goza & Honnold, LLC, where his focus is on medical negligence, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Mr. Honnold has spoken at various CLE events on medical negligence issues. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, Kansas Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Honnold earned his B.B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

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Elizabeth A Underwood

Elizabeth A. Underwood

Marshall Dennehey, P.C.
Elizabeth Underwood

is a shareholder in the Health Care Department at Marshall Dennehey, P.C., where she focuses her practice in the areas of medical and dental malpractice, with a secondary focus on premises and product liability cases. She also handles large-scale personal injury claims arising from construction accidents. Ms. Underwood has represented a large number of doctors, dentists, physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners and nurses in a multitude of malpractice actions. She has also represented clients in construction liability cases involving the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and surveyors; premises liability cases involving the representation of commercial shopping centers, corporate centers, health care offices, etc.; and product liability cases with respect to the representation of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. Ms. Underwood graduated cum laude from The George Washington University School of Law. She was awarded the American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated cum laude and with distinction in her major of International Relations.

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