Dr. Ronald Rosen
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, MA 01945
Office: 617-870-1225
Introduction
Dr. Ronald Nelson Rosen is a highly regarded medical expert specializing in Family Practice, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. With a robust educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Medicine degree from esteemed institutions, Dr. Rosen holds board certifications in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. He further distinguishes himself as a Certified Medical Director by the American Medical Directors Association.
Areas of Expertise
- Elder Abuse
- Emergency Medical Services
- Geriatrics
- Hospital Administration
- Life Care Planning
- Long Term Care
- Medical Records
- Nursing Homes
- Wound Care/Pressure Sores
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
Board Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine
Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Certified Medical Director, American Medical Directors Association - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Massachusetts Academy of Family Practice
Massachusetts Medical Society
American Academy of Family Practice
American Medical Directors Association - Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Dr. Rosen's five most recent cases included the following
Case Involving Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Dr. Rosen was retained as an expert witness by the Attorney General’s office for a criminal complaint against the medical director and administrator of a Nursing Home. The case centered on alleged elder abuse related to mishandling COVID-19 cases. The defendants pleaded guilty, and Dr. Rosen's involvement included providing expert opinions on elder care standards and COVID-19 management.
Nursing Home Death Due to Improper Care:
Dr. Rosen acted as an expert witness for the plaintiff in a case involving a nursing home resident's death due to strangulation after falling from a low air loss mattress. Dr. Rosen's role included assessing care deficiencies regarding mattress use and contributing to the settlement process.
Rehab Facility Accident and Negligence:
Dr. Rosen was retained by the plaintiff's attorney to review a case where a patient fell down stairs at a rehab facility. His involvement included evaluating the medical records, identifying potential causes like volume depletion, and advising on the inclusion of parties in the lawsuit.
Pressure Injury Case:
Dr. Rosen was retained by the defendant's attorney in a case involving an elderly patient who developed a severe pressure injury leading to osteomyelitis and death. His role included providing evidence to support the defense's argument that the injury was due to skin failure, a condition common at life's end and not preventable.
Elopement and Negligence in Long-Term Care:
In another case, Dr. Rosen focused on evaluating a facility's negligence in the elopement and subsequent death of a resident. His expertise was crucial in assessing the facility's duty of care and recommending accountability for the patient's demise. - Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Dr. Rosen offers consultation and expert witness services on matters concerning a variety of areas, including Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Medical Directorship, Office Practice, Hospital Practice, Urgent Care, Skilled Rehab and Long-term Care, Nursing Home Management, and Urban Search and Rescue.
References
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