You know that medical cases often present a complex picture of the events in question. Putting together a convincing case can sometimes be like solving a puzzle. You need to find the right pieces to make the picture clear for the jury, but first you have to comprehend the pieces yourself. Not only do you have to understand complex medical records, you also have to know how to choose and effectively work expert testimony into your case. Fortunately, getting the knowledge you need is easy.

From the convenience of your desk, you'll learn to identify and understand vital medical records so you can effectively integrate them into your trial preparation strategy. You'll also gain practical tips for choosing the right medical expert and ways to get the most relevant testimony once the best expert is found. Explore how some of the hot button topics in medical cases - like DNA evidence – can affect the outcome of your case. Get tips for powerful, persuasive presentation of medical evidence at trial. Gain the crucial information you need to present a clear picture to those deciding the fate of your client - order today!

1. Identifying and Understanding Records
2. Integrating Records Into Trial Preparation
3. Choosing the Right Medical Expert
4. How Medical Issues Can Make or Break Your Case
5. Ethical Considerations When Using Medical Evidence
6. Powerful Medical Evidence Presentation at Trial

1. IDENTIFYING AND UNDERSTANDING RECORDS
   9:00 - 9:45, Scott M. Kyrouac
   1. Retrieving Records - Making Sure You Get the Information You Need
      1. Types of Medical Records
      2. Content of Medical Records in Out-Patient and In-Patient Settings
      3. How to Assure a Record is Complete
      4. Working with Healthcare Providers - Utilizing Request/Release Forms
   2. Analyzing and Interpreting Medical Records
      1. Basic Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
      2. Symbols and Their Meanings
      3. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
      4. Red Flags to Look For
   3. Finding and Using Medical Research and Literature
2. INTEGRATING RECORDS INTO TRIAL PREPARATION
   9:45 -10:45, Miriam A. Rich
   1. Pre-Trial Planning and Ordering of Evidence
   2. Assembling Records for Discovery and Trial
   3. Document Management and Charting
3. CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDICAL EXPERT
   11:00 -12:00, Michael Roth and Logan C. Hughes
   1. Selecting and Qualifying the Medical Expert - Daubert/Kumho
   2. Information, Records and Materials That Should Be Provided
   3. How Will Experts Report Their Findings?
   4. Preparing the Expert Witness
      1. Depositions
      2. Direct and Cross-Examination Techniques
      3. How to Use a Videotaped Deposition During Trial
4. HOW MEDICAL ISSUES CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR CASE
   1:00 - 2:15, Michael Roth and Logan C. Hughes
   1. Recent Rulings, Cases and Trends Involving Medical Issues
   2. Consideration of Legal Issues in Medicine-Based Cases
   3. The Role of DNA Evidence
   4. Controlling and Managing Medical Evidence Litigation Costs
   5. Calculating Medical Expenses and Determining Damages
   6. Efficient, Effective and Economical Use of Medical Records and Reports
5. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING MEDICAL EVIDENCE
   2:30 - 3:30, Michael Roth and Logan C. Hughes
   1. The General Rule of Confidentiality for Medical Records
   2. Mandatory Disclosure
   3. Attorney-Client Privilege - Physician as Client
6. POWERFUL MEDICAL EVIDENCE PRESENTATION AT TRIAL
   3:30 - 4:30, Michael Roth and Logan C. Hughes
   1. Practice and Evidentiary Issues Impacting the Presentation of Medical Evidence
   2. Getting the Jury up to Speed on Medical Issues Being Presented
   3. Effective Presentation of Diagnostic Images
   4. How to Use Technology at Trial - Effective Use of Demonstrative Aids
   5. Common Pitfalls in Presenting Medical Evidence

LOGAN C. HUGHES is a partner with the firm of Eichhorn & Eichhorn where he focuses his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, professional liability, medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice defense, health care, municipal litigation, commercial litigation, appellate practice and insurance defense. Mr. Hughes earned his B.A. degree from Wabash College and his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and Illinois, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Indiana State, Illinois State and Lake County (Indiana) bar associations.

SCOTT M. KYROUAC is an attorney at the law firm of Wilkinson Goeller Modesitt Wilkinson & Drummy LLP, practicing in personal injury, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, products liability, environmental law, asbestos defense, toxic torts, trucking defense and transportation law. Mr. Kyrouac is president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and is secretary of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Terre Haute Bar Association, the Indiana Defense Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Kyrouac was elected Indiana's 2008 Defense Lawyer of the Year. He earned his B.S. degree, with high honors, from the University of Illinois and his J.D. degree from Indiana University. Mr. Kyrouac is a certified mediator.

MIRIAM A. RICH is a partner in the law firm of Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan, L.L.P., where she defends civil tort and workers' compensation cases. Ms. Rich has defended personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, and commercial litigation cases throughout the state of Indiana, trying numerous cases to the bench and to juries, and handling appeals to the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court. Ms. Rich is also a certified mediator. She has lectured for Indiana CLE on litigation and workers' compensation issues. Ms. Rich earned her B.A. degree from Indiana University and her J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, where she was a member of the Order of Barristers. She is a member of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, the Indianapolis and National Associations of Insurance Women, and the Indiana Workers' Compensation Institute.

MICHAEL ROTH is a partner of the law firm of Eichhorn & Eichhorn, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of health care, medical malpractice defense, commercial litigation and estate planning. Mr. Roth has published articles in several legal periodicals on health care and malpractice claims. He is a member of the Health Law Litigation Section of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Mr. Roth also is a member of the Healthcare and Medicine sections of the Indiana State and Indianapolis bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Law.

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