Monday 8 April 2013

1 Day Expert Witness Workshop Coming to Victoria- May 28, 2013


Are you interested in acting as an expert witness in court? Take advantage of this great learning opportunity Tuesday, May 28 8:30-16:30 in Victoria BC

Medico Legal Context and Practice for Occupational Therapists

This workshop is designed for experienced Occupational Therapists who are interested in advancing their skillset in assessment processes, medico legal report writing, and giving evidence in court.  A lawyer will provide relevant background information about the Canadian legal system, and the expectations of an expert and fact witness.  Occupational therapists will be encouraged to network and share their practice experiences throughout the day.

By the end of the workshops attendees will be able to:

  • Describe an overview of the Canadian medico legal context
  • Describe the expert witness code of conduct and implications for assessments and reports
  • Describe working with law firms and insurance companies - the process of engagement and instruction of the expert; treatment of information provided by various parties
  • Describe the process of a medico legal assessment
  • Explain the process for preparing reports and the minimum requirement content of these reports
  • Explain the process for presenting in court

Register today! For more information or to register, visit http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=2321 

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