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The phrase “preexisting condition” often causes some confusion for health care providers when they are asked to apportion a percentage of a patient’s condition between a preexisting condition and a new trauma. The purpose of…
By Adler Giersch ps Despite a provider’s best efforts, there are times when a relationship with a patient becomes too problematic to continue to provide care. The patient may consistently ignore the provider’s recommendations, demand care…
The cervical spine is a very complex structure. An understanding of the mechanisms involved in hyperextension/flexion injuries requires the patient’s doctor to be familiar with the anatomy of the neck, how acceleration forces impact the…
Washington law has long established that third-party tortfeasors are liable for all reasonable and necessary medical care and treatment proximately caused by their negligent conduct in causing injury. Palmer vs. Jensen, 132 Wn.2d 193 (1997);…
Traditionally, objective measurements of neck and back injuries such as palpable spasms, loss of lordotic curve on x-ray and disc protrusions have been thought reliable as “hard evidence” when measuring the extent of traumatic personal…
Complaints of post-concussion symptoms and head injury are common among populations of auto accident and other trauma victims, particularly during the acute phase of injury. Symptoms frequently involve reports of memory and attention deficit, headaches…