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Liver Disease: Educating Patients

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

On the day prior to his arrest, Mr. Smith went to see a psychiatrist and was placed on Wellbutrin. The doctor claimed to have considered the interactions of his medications and the hepatotoxic potential, yet…

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Liver disease and medications

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Studies from 2010 indicate that “Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function may have difficulty clearing or metabolizing opioids and concurrent medications, leading to increased risk of adverse events.” At the time of his arrest,…

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What does the liver do?

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

The liver is a large organ that is located on the upper right side of the body. It is considered part of the digestive system as it detoxifies the products we ingest, including medications, and…

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Liver Failure: Case Summary

Criminal Law, DUI, Malpractice, Mitigation, ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Mr. Smith had a significant and lengthy medical history that included Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, ITP, Diabetes, vertigo, peptic ulcer disease, depression, IV Drug abuse (heroin and cocaine), and prescription narcotic addiction. Mr. Smith’s history of…

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Burns: Complications

Assault, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

We have reviewed medical records from clients with burn injuries that have more than twenty diagnoses documented. This is because of the numerous complications associated with severe burns. The skin is the largest organ of…

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Burns: Long Term Treatment

Assault, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The client with severe burns will be hospitalized for weeks or months. Burn wounds often require painful dressing changes, surgery and grafting. Preservation of function and prevention of complications are the priorities of care. A…

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Burns: Initial Treatment

Assault, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, EMS, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

It is important to obtain and review medical records from the ambulance crew and emergency department in burn cases. The first responders will obtain information about the details of the fire, injuries and medical history.…

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Case Study: Burn Injuries

Assault, Criminal Law, Emergency Department, Homicide, Surgical proceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Mr. John Smith, age 40 sustained multiple injuries when he jumped from the second story of a burning house. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical services and transported to the emergency department…

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Knife wounds: Directionality/Blade Width

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Directionality and blade width may also be determined in a penetrating knife wound.  If a hilt mark is present then directionality can be determined easily, but not all penetrating knife wounds have a hilt mark. …

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Knife wounds: Patterns

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

A knife wound can have a distinct patterns, especially if the wound is a penetrating wound or puncture.  In a sharp force penetrating injury caused by a knife, what can be learned from the wound…

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Knife wounds: Characteristics

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Injuries from sharp force trauma, whether it is a knife wound or other sharp object, have specific characteristics that vary based on the motion associated with the wound.  Typically, the sharp force wound from a…

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Traumatic Injury Categories

Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, HomicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Traumatic injuries can be caused by either blunt force trauma or sharp force trauma. Sharp force trauma is a broad category that covers a large group of objects that could cause these injuries. Objects such…

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