641 – The Art of Medical Illustration – Annie Gough
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Welcome back to another intriguing episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast. In today’s episode, we dive into the captivating world of medical illustration with Annie Gough, a certified medical illustrator with a Master of Science degree. Annie shares her unique journey that led her from being a pre-med student to a highly sought-after freelance illustrator for legal cases. She offers her insights on how medical illustrations can transform complex cases into easily understandable stories for attorneys and juries.
Throughout this episode, Annie demonstrates the profound value of visual aids in litigation and how she creates custom illustrations tailored to each unique case, using tools like Photoshop and her trusty drawing tablet.
Listeners will learn about the intricate process Annie employs, starting from voluminous medical records to detailed, engaging illustrations. Whether it’s simplifying a complex chronology of injuries or illustrating intricate medical conditions, Annie’s expertise brings clarity and engagement to the courtroom.
Join us as we explore the art and science behind medical illustration and discover how these visual stories can change the way legal professionals approach their cases. Don’t miss Annie’s fascinating anecdotes and her innovative approach to transforming medical cases into visual narratives in this episode.
In The Art of Medical Illustration Annie explores the answers to questions like these:
- What is the educational background required for becoming a medical illustrator as described in the podcast?
- How does medical illustration assist attorneys and juries in understanding complex medical cases?
- What unique approach does Annie Gough use in creating her medical illustrations for legal cases?
- How are sensitive topics and anatomy addressed through medical illustration in litigation?
- What example does Annie Gough give to show how medical illustrations can simplify and visually enhance the storytelling of a medical case in court?
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Your Presenter for The Art of Medical Illustration
Annie Gough
Certified Medical Illustrator specializing in medical-legal illustration, catastrophic injury litigation, visual storytelling, and jury education. Author of Injury Illustrated: How Medical Images Win Legal Cases, published by CRC Press, Routledge textbooks.
Connect with Annie Gough on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-gough-ms-cmi-fami-1ba2567
Pat Iyer
Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.
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