NANOS WIN

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

I would happy to discuss my experiences with you, Sangeeta. I am certainly no "expert" at being an expert witness, but I've worked on ~15 cases over the last several years. Many times, review of the records and verbal discussion of your interpretation of the facts is all the case ultimately entails, to help the attorneys plan their strategy. Other times, they request preparation of a written report. In my experience, a small minority of cases ultimately go to trial requiring deposition, as most settle before the trial. I have learned a lot from the cases I have worked on and would recommend considering it, if you are interested.

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

I would happy to discuss my experiences with you, Sangeeta. I am certainly no "expert" at being an expert witness, but I've worked on ~15 cases over the last several years. Many times, review of the records and verbal discussion of your interpretation of the facts is all the case ultimately entails, to help the attorneys plan their strategy. Other times, they request preparation of a written report. In my experience, a small minority of cases ultimately go to trial requiring deposition, as most settle before the trial. I have learned a lot from the cases I have worked on and would recommend considering it, if you are interested.

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

I would happy to discuss my experiences with you, Sangeeta. I am certainly no "expert" at being an expert witness, but I've worked on ~15 cases over the last several years. Many times, review of the records and verbal discussion of your interpretation of the facts is all the case ultimately entails, to help the attorneys plan their strategy. Other times, they request preparation of a written report. In my experience, a small minority of cases ultimately go to trial requiring deposition, as most settle before the trial. I have learned a lot from the cases I have worked on and would recommend considering it, if you are interested.

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

I would happy to discuss my experiences with you, Sangeeta. I am certainly no "expert" at being an expert witness, but I've worked on ~15 cases over the last several years. Many times, review of the records and verbal discussion of your interpretation of the facts is all the case ultimately entails, to help the attorneys plan their strategy. Other times, they request preparation of a written report. In my experience, a small minority of cases ultimately go to trial requiring deposition, as most settle before the trial. I have learned a lot from the cases I have worked on and would recommend considering it, if you are interested.

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

I would happy to discuss my experiences with you, Sangeeta. I am certainly no "expert" at being an expert witness, but I've worked on ~15 cases over the last several years. Many times, review of the records and verbal discussion of your interpretation of the facts is all the case ultimately entails, to help the attorneys plan their strategy. Other times, they request preparation of a written report. In my experience, a small minority of cases ultimately go to trial requiring deposition, as most settle before the trial. I have learned a lot from the cases I have worked on and would recommend considering it, if you are interested.

Yes, always ask for the time frame up front!

Lulu Bursztyn

Comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmology

Western University, London, Ontario

lulu.bursztyn@sjhc.london.on.ca

519-646-6214

Hi,

I have not done any med-legal work in the past several years, and only do it for IIH/PTCS cases but I really enjoy it.

I suggest that we have some speak about it at the next NANOS WIN meeting or schedule a Zoom call. I have a friend who might be willing to do this (Zoom) as he has given talks about it in the past that I attended. (Alfredo Sadun has also done this.)

For me, the cardinal rule is to be genuine and honest. I review records (and charge for my time, of course) before I accept anything, and will be an expert for the defense or the prosecution depending on which side I think is right. I will also tell the attorney I don't think that they have a case or whether they should settle – and this is valuable information to them. No one wants to waste time, effort and money on a losing proposition or go to court if they don't have to.

I could do a talk but he has more recent experience than me (although I doubt that anything has changed).

Nothing to be afraid of! The attorney(s) you work with will help you.

Deb