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Who Helped Us
In 2009 we started with 2 attorneys and by 2010 we had 16 clients; half of which were referrals or additional work from the original 2 attorneys. As of today, we have worked with approximately…
Who We Are
We currently have seven Registered Nurses and three Physicians. Our three doctors are experts in the area of Psychiatry, Orthopedics and Emergency/Trauma. We offer consulting services in areas of criminal law that include expert reports…
Reminder: Register for Medical Record Workshop
Just a quick reminder that space is limited and only the first 15 people get the pre-registration rate. 4 hours of MCLE for $125 is a good deal! There are tickets left at the discounted…
Where We Are Now
In December of 2013 I changed the company name to Godoy Medical Forensics. The purpose was to recognize the doctors that are working with me and to clearly state our services through our name: “Medical…
Mitigation: Psychiatric Symptoms
Mental health problems manifest in many ways. Depression, mania, addiction and psychosis have profound effects on behavior. Sometimes substance use and psychiatric disorders interact and amplify symptoms. Some psychiatric disorders are marked by poor insight.…
Pre-Registration Now Open
Pre-Register now for our Medical Record Review Workshop! We will make an official announcement with a flier next week but some people are anxiously waiting so we opened the official registration today. Check out our events page…
Chemical Restraints Nursing Homes
The following example is a true case scenario where administrators and staff in a Nursing Home inappropriately used chemical restraints, resulting in harm. In California, The Kern Valley Nursing Home used chemical restraint to control…
Mitigation: Substance Use
Early or heavy substance use can have a profound impact on an individual’s brain, with resulting changes in judgment and behavior. Substances can lead to acute impairment during periods of intoxication and withdrawal. Some substances…
Bipolar Patient Chemical Restraint
The following case scenario is an example of the use of chemical restraint for bipolar disorder: The staff of the mental health unit chose to medicate a patient, Mr. Big with Risperdal which was ordered…
MCLE Approved for Workshop
Great news! We have received 4 hours of MCLE approval for the Medical Record Review Workshop. Scheduled Workshops (more coming soon): East Bay Area – Feb 7th, 2015 Orange County – May 9th, 2015 More…
Mitigation: Immaturity
Some defendants are legally adults but are less-than-mature neurologically. Neurodevelopmental research tells us that brain maturation is not complete until mid-twenties. What are the implications of an immature brain? Impulsivity, poor judgment, decreased impulse control…
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