Hospice and Palliative Care Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

Salem, Massachusetts

Wound Care, Hospice and Palliative Care - pressure ulcers, pressure injuries, bed sores, decubitus ulcers, End of Life, unavoidable wound, delayed healing wounds, non-healing wounds, chronic wounds, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic wounds, colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy/ileal conduit, ostomy, home care, assisted living, nursing home

I have been in the medical field for over 20 years, graduating in 2002 from high school with my nurse assistance license, and have worked my way up from a BSN, RN (med-surg floor, solid organ transplant unit, and wound-ostomy nurse in a hospital and clinic setting). Now I am a Family Nurse Practitioner, with 3+ years in primary care and an additional 7 years in the hospice and palliative care setting. I have balanced primary care with my wound and ostomy certification since 2010. I currently see patients primarily in hospice, in the home setting. Be that their house, assisted/independent living facility or skilled nursing facility. I have given lectures at local, regional and national conferences on topics related to hospice wound care and management of chronic wound symptoms; pain, odor, bleeding and drainage.

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care - Geriatric Medicine, Frail Elder Care, Post-Acute Transitions, Long-Term Care Facilities, Medical Director, End-of-Life Care, Clinical Education, Clinical Protocols, Health Care Advocacy, Health Care Policy, Patient-Centered Care, Chronic Disease, Health Care Technology, Clinical Research

Dr. Larissa J. Lucas, MD, FACP, HMDC, CMD, is a distinguished medical professional with extensive expertise spanning various domains of healthcare. With an MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and certifications as a Hospice Medical Director (HMDC) and Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Lucas is a sought-after expert in strategic healthcare change management, primary care, hospice care, and post-acute transitions. Dr. Lucas's career of over two decades encompasses roles as a General Internist, educator, and physician executive, showcasing her deep knowledge and skills in medical innovation, organizational management, and quality improvement initiatives. Her clinical experience ranges from primary care to hospice care, with a specific focus on providing high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for frail elders and patients undergoing post-acute transitions. As the Medical Director at North Shore Physicians Group and several skilled nursing facilities, Dr. Lucas ...

Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

Hospital Administration, Hospice and Palliative Care - Hospital Corporate Negligence, Hospital Liability, Hospital administration, Hospice care, Hospice fraud, healthcare fraud, Credentialing, Policies and procedures, Mental Health, Covid, sepsis, hemorrhage, medical billing, qui tam, medical necessity, DNR, end of life, hospital advertising

Highly experienced hospital corporate negligence, hospital credentialing and hospice expert witness. Reviewed over 800 cases and testified in 51 trials and depositions over 25 years. Trained at Dartmouth and Brown medical schools. Previous Assistant Professor appointment at Harvard Medical School. Practiced internal medicine for 24 years. Served as medical director and chief medical officer for Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization for 15 years in Boston. Former chief of medical services at Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston, MA and New England Deaconess Psychiatric unit. Former editor for Journal of the American Medical Association. Served as chief medical officer for Arcadia -- a data aggregation and analytics company providing population health services to large healthcare organizations. Currently practice in hospice for Care Dimensions hospice in Lincoln and Danvers, Mass. Experienced speaker and presenter.