Neuroimaging enables highly accurate and specific identification of treatable brain injuries for the purposes of preventing secondary damage as well as providing useful prognostic information. This article addresses the range of currently employed neuroimaging techniques and their utility in assessing legal claims involving the presence of brain damage.
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