American Society of Neurorehabilitation - Advantages of Membership

1. American Society of
Neurorehabilitation - Advantages
of Membership
By: Dr. James C Johnston

2. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
In private practice for almost 30 years, prominent neurologist and medical law specialist Dr. James
C. Johnston is a partner with Global Neurology Consultants. Much of his work is focused on
improving the access to and quality of medical care in developing countries. James C. Johnston,
MD, JD, serves as an Honorary Professor of Neurology at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia, and
founded the nonprofit organization Global Neurocare to advance medical research, training for
local doctors, and the quality of patient care in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions.

3. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
In accordance with Article 71 of the United Nations Charter, the Economic and Social Council of
the UN has accepted Global NeuroCare in its circle of accredited non-government organizations,
holding Special Consultative Status.

4. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
Dr. James C. Johnston advocates for improving global health through his active membership in the
World Association for Medical Law, American Academy of Neurology, New Zealand Law Society,
American Society of Neurorehabilitation and numerous other professional organizations, as well as
in his role as a Fellow of both the American College of Legal Medicine and the Australasian
College of Legal Medicine.

5. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
One of the very few neurologists in the world dually qualified and licensed in both medicine and
law, Dr. Johnston is uniquely qualified to navigate the intricacies of international medical law
concerns that impact healthcare. In his role as a Delegate for Global NeuroCare at the UN, Dr.
Johnston provides advisory and consultative statements focused on improving healthcare in the
world’s least developed regions.

6. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
He is a prolific author with over 100 publications including peer-reviewed medical and legal journal
articles, and over a dozen chapters in leading medical law textbooks.

7. American Society of Neurorehabilitation -
Advantages of Membership
The World Association for Medical Law in conjunction with the Israeli Ministry of Health and Tel
Aviv University recently honoured James C. Johnston, MD, JD with the Inaugural Davies Award in
Public Health for his work on improving healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.