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Life Expectancy in Court: A Textbook for Doctors and Lawyers


by T.W. Anderson

List Price: $90.00
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Sales Rank: 1208404
Studio: Teviot Press
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 196
Publication Date: December 31, 1969
Publisher: Teviot Press


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Book Description
Life expectancy is an important issue in cases of serious personal injury. This book explains how to calculate life expectancy, and how to avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings. Basic concepts are illustrated with data from studies involving a wide range of conditions, including alcoholism, cerebral palsy, colon cancer, diabetes, and spinal cord injury (tetraplegia). There are also case studies of three of the major topics in life expectancy—cerebral palsy; traumatic brain injury; and tetraplegia.

The chapters are user-friendly, with extensive use of visual aids such as graphs and tables. The subject of epidemiology is at the heart of the methods that are discussed, and additional reading sources are suggested for those readers who would like to learn more about this important area of modern medicine.



CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)

Medical Expert on Statistical Life Expectancy  
Life Expectancy in Court: A Textbook for Doctors and Lawyers

Dr. Anderson skillfully guides us through the arduous task of combining actuarial, epidemiological and personalized information to estimate the number of years a particular person is expected to live. Simple explanations are supported by complex examples and detailed notes. An authoritative work for judges, plaintiff's counsel and medical expert witnesses. Also a valuable tool for wealth managers and estate planners.
Serena Howlett, JD, MPH

December 20, 2007
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