Standard of Care

Evaluating Adherence to the Standard of Care

When reviewing a case, I conduct a meticulous assessment to determine whether the care provided met the accepted standards within the relevant medical specialty. This involves evaluating clinical decisions, timelines, documentation, diagnostic workups, and treatment interventions against established medical guidelines and evidence-based practices.


I compare the actions taken by the provider(s) to what a reasonably prudent clinician with similar training and experience would have done under the same circumstances. My analysis is objective and rooted in real-world clinical practice, ensuring that conclusions about adherence to—or deviation from—the standard of care are both defensible and grounded in current medical understanding.

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Medical Expert Witness

The Legal Importance of Defining Standard of Care

The standard of care is a foundational concept in medical-legal cases, serving as the benchmark against which a provider’s actions are measured. Whether a provider met, deviated from, or exceeded the standard can determine the outcome of a case.

Establishing this benchmark allows the court to objectively assess if the care provided was appropriate and aligned with what a similarly trained professional would have done under comparable circumstances. By clearly defining the expected level of care, legal teams can demonstrate whether negligence occurred, aiding in fair and accurate resolution of claims involving medical treatment and outcomes.