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CACJ Capital Defense Seminar in Monterey
I’m blogging a day early because I’ll be on the road tomorrow heading down to Monterey for the CACJ/NACDL Capital Case Defense Seminar in Monterey – fondly called “Death camp” by some of my attorney-friends.…
EMTALA Violations
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) enacted by congress in 1986, was put in place to ensure patient access to emergency care regardless of ability to pay. EMTALA was also intended to…
Fatal Pediatric Head Injuries Caused by Short-Distance Falls
Fatal Pediatric Head Injuries Caused by Short-Distance Falls John Plunkett, MD I recently attended a lecture given by a District Attorney that discussed the investigation of child abuse cases. These are notes taken from his…
Child Abuse Series (2 of 3) – Abusive Head Trauma
This is the third in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma; the April issue covered Bruising and Fractures and the July issue covered Failure to Thrive, Neglect and…
UPLNC in the News
University Legal Nurse Consulting was featured in the recent issue of The Oregon Defense Attorney, a publication of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Read Tara’s article Reading Medical Records – A Primer for Attorneys for tips such as…
Failure to Thrive as a Manifestation of Child Neglect
Robert W. Block, MD; Nancy F. Krebs, MD; and the Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Committee on Nutrition Note: The article referenced here is a Clinical Report by the American Academy of…
Munchausen’s by Proxy – An article review
Materia Medica is a brief review of current literature in medicine relevant to criminal law designed to help prepare you for your next case. Monsters in the Closet: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Laura Criddle, RN PhD,…
Introducing Materia Medica, a monthly newsletter
Dear Friends,We’re pleased to introduce Materia Medica, a monthly email complementing our quarterly newsletter. Materia Medica is a brief review of current literature in medicine relevant to criminal law designed to help prepare you for your next case.…
Positive Outcomes on Recent University Park LNC Assisted Cases
People vs Eric C., Tampering With Physical Evidence Case Outcome: Felony charge dismissed Attorney: Alena Baker Location: 9th Circuit (Orlando, FL) Services offered by UPLNC: record review and consultation People v. Anthony P., Felony DUI…
Child Abuse Series (1 of 3) – Bruising and Fractures
This is the first in a three part series on child abuse. This issue covers Bruising and Fractures; the July issue will cover Failure to Thrive, Neglect and Munchausen’s by Proxy; the October issue will…
Positive Outcomes on Recent University Park LNC Assisted Cases
People v. Annette H., DUI Case Dismissed after Jury Trial Attorney: Alejandro Jacome Location: San Mateo County Services offered by UPLNC: initial review, expert witness location People v. John C., Health and Safety 11550 (Cocaine)…
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