b'CODING Update ComplianceImportant Advice to LEGAL NUTRITIONCouncilShare with Your Patients By Garry R. Salomon Involved in a LawsuitANJC Leadership When injured and involved in a legal case,current law in New Jersey, in certain8 If epidural steroid injections are it is extremely important for patients, theirNUTRITION LEGAL EASE circumstances, if a pre-existing medicalscheduled, offer and arrange with the physicians and attorneys to be on thecondition is aggravated by an accident,lawyer to have the procedure video same page. it may add additional value to a case.recorded. Often, a person will unknowingly begin4Encourage the patient to photograph9 Keep track of outstanding medical seeing a doctor who either does not haveany scars, bruises, abrasions, and pastbills beyond PIP policy limits, and refer the time or interest in helping a patientsurgical incisions. This is critical into the balance as being reasonable, with their legal claim or in documentingdocumenting and proving an internalnecessary and causally related to the harms and losses. Consistency betweeninjury. Doctors, as well as patients,REHAB Council accident event.the patient, doctors and their lawyersshould continue to take photos showing10 As a physician, if you do not have generally will enhance the outcome ofthe progress of injuries and make sureconfidence in a patients attorney, any given case, while lack of cooperationto note the date and time each photoyou should suggest that they seek a will generally reduce the outcome. Awas taken.second opinion with an attorney that is physician should generally discuss any5Warn patients about the danger ofexclusively a personal injury attorney. significant decisions with their patientsCHIROASSISTLEGAL Q&A missing any medical appointments orCertified Civil Trial Attorneys and other lawyer before proceeding, especially if aphysical therapy. Gaps in treatmentseasoned court room generally are Executive Directors Update physician refers a patient to a specialist,create an inference that a patientstaken seriously by insurance companies since many specialists and other medicalinjuries were minimal. Despite seriousand their lawyers who fear getting hit providers do not understand the technicalinjuries, missed appointments canwith a large verdict. requirements of PIP, the threshold andcompletely ruin a case. discovery deadlines imposed by theNever be afraid to pick up the phone and New Jersey Court Rules. These legal6 I f the patient happens to be subject tocall that attorney attached to the file. I can requirements include specific languagea limitation of lawsuit threshold, theyassure you that the call will be welcomed Legislative Update will need to prove that they are in factand demonstrate that you care for your requirements in expert reports.suffering from at least one permanentpatients chiropractic health as well as INSURANCE Update INSURANCE Update Physicians who treat accident victimsinjuryeven though their lawyer maytheir personal legal issues.should consider these valuable tipsadvise them of this, it is important as a to share in order to assure a positiveTECHNIQUE Counciloutcome: physician to be aware of the permanentGarry R. Salomon, Esq., is a founding injury requirement. The patient, as wellpartner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon 1 Be certain to inquire about all prioras their doctor, should always haveP.C., a Premier Supporter of the ANJC. He injuries and lawsuits. extra copies of the MRI or CT scans, asis certified by the Supreme Court of New 2 Collect past medical records andthese will be necessary pieces of theJersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. If you have prior MRI or CT scans, and compare ifrequired objective evidence necessaryany questions, feel free to reach out toMedicareQ&AMedicare Update necessary. to overcome the threshold issue.Garry by calling 201-907-5000, on his cell 3Emphasize to a patient that priorOUR HEALTH7 I f medication is prescribed, advise themphone at 201-888-3738, or by emailing conditions or injuries will not neces- to keep all pill bottles to be used asgarry@dsslaw.com. sarily damage their case. Under thefuture evidence.Mastering Brain ChemistryA Datis Kharrazian, PhD SeminarThis landmark 3-day seminar is designed to review the key concepts of brain chemistry andMarketing Made for Chiropractorsrecognize patterns of imbalances. Topics include:A review of neurodegenerativeThe blood glucose connection to theDont just get new patients mechanisms related to alpha-synuclein,brain and its degenerationbeta-amyloid, tau proteins, etc Clinical jewels, insights, and much more into your office, keep them The association between mitochondrialcoming back. uncoupling and neurodegenerative disordersDecember 6-8, 2019For more info, contact Luray Oppedisano New York, NYat (732) 882-8131 or visit apexseminars.com Contact us to learn how we can help you grow your practice.NJ DCs inquire about CEUs10 I Fall 2019 www.anjc.info'