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Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings. Pediatrics 2017 Mar;139(3)

Date

02/22/2017

Pubmed ID

28219967

DOI

10.1542/peds.2016-3862

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85016082471 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   24 Citations

Abstract

The interests of the public and both the medical and legal professions are best served when scientifically sound and unbiased expert witness testimony is readily available in civil and criminal proceedings. As members of the medical community, patient advocates, and private citizens, pediatricians have ethical and professional obligations to assist in the civil and criminal judicial processes. This policy statement offers recommendations on advocacy, education, research, qualifications, standards, and ethical business practices all aimed at improving expert testimony.

Author List

Paul SR, Narang SK, COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL LIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Author

Sandeep K. Narang MD, JD Chief, Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Credentialing
Criminal Law
Education, Medical, Continuing
Expert Testimony
Humans
Malpractice
Physicians
Standard of Care
United States