Section 13 Evidence From Nonmedical Personnel

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Certain nonmedical personnel may be competent to express an opinion as to the reasonable value of medical services if they have sufficient background and knowledge to do so. In Deck v. Teasley, 322 S.W.3d 536 (Mo. banc 2010), the Court held that the testimony of a customer care supervisor for a hospital, reimbursement specialist for a medical clinic, and health care consultant was potentially proper evidence that could be considered when determining the value of the medical treatment provided. But the...