Summary
Radiographs are diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals, however it takes training and understanding of anatomy to interpret them. In the courtroom, the goal is for jurors to quickly and easily understand the details of a case. Illustration overlays along with added labels can allow the audience to understand anatomy and pathology.
Illustration Overlays
For this medical legal class assignment, an x-ray was provided for us to interpret. The goal was to clarify the anatomy and fracture for audiences, so they could more easily see the severity of the break and the overlapping of structures.
Anatomical Labeling
Another class assignment was to interpret an MRI slice and add labeling. As this case was about a central disc herniation, omitting the abdominal organs from the illustration was a choice, so that jurors may focus solely on the relevant case details. Rather than overlay the illustration directly onto the slice, the original slice is added separately for comparison.
Chelsey Crile 