Traumatic Brain Injury 2018
Course Date: March 9, 2018
Total: 5h 22min
Course Date: March 9, 2018
Welcome and Introduction
Physiatrist Perspective
- the scope of physiatry
- physiatry: diagnosis and treatment of brain injury cases
- life in the clinic trenches
Dr. Derry Dance — GF Strong Rehab Centre, Acquired Brain Injury Program, Vancouver
Marc Kazimirski — KazLaw Injury Lawyers, Vancouver
Psychiatrist Perspective
- psychiatric approach to brain injury
- how a psychiatric assessment can complete the picture
- best practices and practice pitfalls
Todd Tomita, MD, FRCPC — Forensic Psychiatrist, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, University of BC Vancouver
Sandra M. Katalinic — Eyford Macaulay Shaw & Padmanabhan LLP, Vancouver
Break
Neuro-Psychologist Perspective
- what is neuro-psych assessment
- what the assessment can and cannot achieve
- best practices and pitfalls
Robert C. Brun, QC — Harris & Brun Law Corporation
Dr. James Schmidt — Schmidt Trentadue & Associates, Langley
Networking Lunch
Neurosurgeon Perspective
- brain basics
- trauma
- indicators for surgical intervention
Morgyn Chandler — Hammerberg Lawyers LLP, Vancouver
Dr. Navraj S. Heran — Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of BC, New Westminster
Break
Neuro-Radiologist Perspective
- a primer on radiology — how it works
- CT v. MRI
- what is not known (as important)
Dr. Manraj Heran — Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver
Susan Rowed — Harris & Brun Law Corporation, Vancouver
Putting Humpty Together Again: TBI Practice Panel
- managing a multi-disciplinary assessment
- managing a TBI case at trial
- best practices and pitfalls to avoid
Moderator: Robert C. Brun, QC — Harris & Brun Law Corporation, Vancouver
Closing Remarks
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Neuro-Radiologist Perspective
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