Medicolegal causal analysis

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2002 May;13(2):371-408, x. doi: 10.1016/s1047-9651(01)00011-0.

Abstract

This article reviews basic tort law concepts, which medical evaluators should be familiar with when working in the medicolegal environment. To facilitate medicolegal causal analysis, the concept of the health claim statement or argument is proposed. We describe medicolegal causal analysis model, which should assist the medical evaluator's determination of the relationship between an alleged accident and personal injury. This practical model minimizes bias and ensures that inferences are supported by factual medical evidence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Causality*
  • Disability Evaluation*
  • Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Liability, Legal*
  • Physician's Role*