LEGAL CONSULTING

Dr. Collins has reviewed more than 500 legal matters for plaintiff and defense attorney clients since 1993. Dr. Collins prides herself on being knowledgeable, timely, and unbiased.

Dr. Collins is one of a very small, select group of qualified, experienced nutrition legal experts.

Services include:

Review of medical records to determine merit
Development of chronologies and timelines
Report writing
Assistance in locating qualified dietitians and nutritionists in other specialties

Dr. Collins' areas of expertise include:

Human nutrition
Dietetics and food service systems
Geriatrics
Nursing homes
Long term care
Assisted living
Hospitals and acute care
Wound healing
Pressure ulcers
Bedsores and decubitus ulcers
Diabetes and diabetic ulcers

Burns
Non-healing surgical wounds
Unintended weight loss
Failure to thrive
Frailty syndrome
Wasting diseases
Cachexia and sarcopenia
Dietary problems related to Alzheimer's disease
Swallowing disorders
Choking and diet texture modification
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies