Court Testimony
Expert Medical Testimony for Guardianship, Capacity, and End-of-Life Decisions
When medical questions arise in court—especially concerning decisional capacity, advanced care planning, or prognosis—you need clear, expert testimony grounded in clinical experience and delivered with credibility.
Dr. Leonard Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, FAAHPM is a nationally recognized physician in geriatric and palliative care with decades of experience helping judges, attorneys, and professional guardians navigate the medical complexities behind legal decisions.
Areas of Testimony Expertise
- Decisional Capacity & Medical Consent
- Advanced Directives and Living Wills
- Prognosis and End-of-Life Expectations
- Futility of Treatment vs. Therapeutic Benefit
- Use of Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
- Medical Ethics in Guardianship Disputes
With a background in court-facing care, hospital-based consulting, and public communication, Dr. Hock offers succinct, clear, and unbiased expert opinions that help the legal system act with confidence and compassion.
“When courts must rule on medical decisions, it is vital to understand not only the diagnosis—but what is medically possible, appropriate, and humane.”
Dr. Hock is available for expert testimony in legal matters involving:
- Prognosis and life expectancy
- Capacity determinations
- Ethical considerations
- Appropriateness of treatment
About Court Testimony
Judges expect clarity, professionalism, and integrity. Dr. Hock’s testimony is:
- Clear, concise, and grounded in evidence
- Compassionate and authoritative
- Informed by real-world experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice
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