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

Date

02/22/2017

Pubmed ID

28219964

DOI

10.1542/peds.2016-4122

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85016076619 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 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 technical report explains how the role of the expert witness differs in civil and criminal proceedings, legal and ethical standards for expert witnesses, and strategies that have been employed to deter unscientific and irresponsible testimony. A companion policy statement offers recommendations on advocacy, education, research, qualifications, standards, and ethical business practices all aimed at improving expert testimony.

Author List

Narang SK, Paul SR, 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

Expert Testimony
Humans
Malpractice
Physicians
Standard of Care
United States