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Medical Law in California.

Medical malpractice, dental malpractice, MICRA, treating-doctor testimony, medical records practice, liens, and expert challenges.

Standard of care, breach, CCP 340.5 SOL, expert declarations, MICRA, and the procedural traps that end cases early.

The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act's non-economic cap (now 350k rising), fee caps, and periodic payments.

HIPAA-compliant requests, Evidence Code 1158, records-subpoena procedure, and using records at trial.

Standard of care for dentists, common dental injuries, nerve damage, informed consent, and MICRA applicability.

Letters of protection, lien negotiation, Howell implications for lien-funded treatment, and lien resolution at settlement.

Selecting and preparing medical experts, Sargon gatekeeper challenges, foundation for opinions, and cross-examination.

Treating doctor vs. retained expert, scope of testimony, compensation issues, and deposition preparation.