CLE Online

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