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Preparing for court testimony. Pediatr Radiol 2021 May;51(6):1084-1092

Date

05/18/2021

Pubmed ID

33999250

DOI

10.1007/s00247-020-04926-4

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85105923995 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

Pediatric radiologists are frequently summoned to testify in court regarding the imaging of child abuse. This essay provides guidance on how to prepare for trial and what to expect in court. Preparation is paramount and includes meeting with the attorney and reviewing imaging studies, medical records and pertinent reports in anticipation of questioning in court. We also provide guidance to aid in testimony in court. Legal standards for testimony are discussed herein.

Author List

Strouse PJ, Moreno JA, Dias MS, Narang SK

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

Child
Child Abuse
Expert Testimony
Humans
Medical Records