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Neurology, 1996
To the Editor: There is little doubt that my previous editorial on expert witness testimony [1] aroused considerable positive sentiments in the neurologic community. To date, the Academy has received several allegations of improper testimony by members.
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To the Editor: There is little doubt that my previous editorial on expert witness testimony [1] aroused considerable positive sentiments in the neurologic community. To date, the Academy has received several allegations of improper testimony by members.
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JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1985
To the Editor.— In a recent letter, Mr Uzych 1 expressed the opinion that "litigation by its nature is adversarial.... The expert medical witness may suffer a wrenching experience as a seasoned trial attorney tortures the `truth' in an effort to obtain a good result for the client." In another letter in the same issue, Oxley 2 makes the following ...
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To the Editor.— In a recent letter, Mr Uzych 1 expressed the opinion that "litigation by its nature is adversarial.... The expert medical witness may suffer a wrenching experience as a seasoned trial attorney tortures the `truth' in an effort to obtain a good result for the client." In another letter in the same issue, Oxley 2 makes the following ...
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Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1988
Lawyers do not testify; witnesses do. No matter how compelling the opening and closing statements of the trial lawyer, every juror is instructed that he or she is bound to reach conclusions that are based not on what the lawyers say, but on the evidence.
N K, Quinn, M A, Capron
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Lawyers do not testify; witnesses do. No matter how compelling the opening and closing statements of the trial lawyer, every juror is instructed that he or she is bound to reach conclusions that are based not on what the lawyers say, but on the evidence.
N K, Quinn, M A, Capron
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British Journal of Perioperative Nursing (United Kingdom), 2005
This article defines the role of the expert witness. The author outlines what is needed to become an expert witness and gives an overview of what is involved, highlighting the positive as well as the negative aspects of the task.
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This article defines the role of the expert witness. The author outlines what is needed to become an expert witness and gives an overview of what is involved, highlighting the positive as well as the negative aspects of the task.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007
The legal system depends on the medical expert for evidence. Doctors readily complain about frivolous cases that go to trial, yet a lawyer cannot bring a frivolous claim to trial without a physician expert witness stating that the claim is not frivolous.
J Bauer, Horton +7 more
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The legal system depends on the medical expert for evidence. Doctors readily complain about frivolous cases that go to trial, yet a lawyer cannot bring a frivolous claim to trial without a physician expert witness stating that the claim is not frivolous.
J Bauer, Horton +7 more
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Clinics in Perinatology, 2007
One of the most important interfaces between medicine and law occurs in the courtroom. When medical issues are litigated, physicians have potential to make excellent witnesses. This article reviews the proper role, qualifications, and ethical requirements of expert witnesses, the law of professional negligence, and the regulation of unprofessional ...
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One of the most important interfaces between medicine and law occurs in the courtroom. When medical issues are litigated, physicians have potential to make excellent witnesses. This article reviews the proper role, qualifications, and ethical requirements of expert witnesses, the law of professional negligence, and the regulation of unprofessional ...
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New England Journal of Medicine, 1997
To the Editor: Some physicians in the United States generate substantial incomes by testifying as expert witnesses in malpractice cases — frequently against other physicians. They hawk their wares in legal journals, offering their services to either side of any case.
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To the Editor: Some physicians in the United States generate substantial incomes by testifying as expert witnesses in malpractice cases — frequently against other physicians. They hawk their wares in legal journals, offering their services to either side of any case.
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Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1999
The worst mistake any attorney or physician involved in a case of medical negligence can make is to underestimate the opponent. The expert witness may know a lot more about a certain field than the physician, or at least a lot more about what the basic standard of care is for a particular case.
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The worst mistake any attorney or physician involved in a case of medical negligence can make is to underestimate the opponent. The expert witness may know a lot more about a certain field than the physician, or at least a lot more about what the basic standard of care is for a particular case.
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Ophthalmology, 1990
The rewards for suits for medical negligence have generated a service industry for plaintiff's lawyers. The provision of "experts" for a contingency fee and the solicitation of plaintiff's attorneys by some physicians to serve as "experts" for large fees may result in highly biased and inaccurate testimony.
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The rewards for suits for medical negligence have generated a service industry for plaintiff's lawyers. The provision of "experts" for a contingency fee and the solicitation of plaintiff's attorneys by some physicians to serve as "experts" for large fees may result in highly biased and inaccurate testimony.
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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2013
AbstractPaediatricians may be asked to provide expert opinion in paediatric cases that come under legal consideration. This article provides suggestions to assist paediatricians in this role and emphasises their duty to the court when giving expert opinion.
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AbstractPaediatricians may be asked to provide expert opinion in paediatric cases that come under legal consideration. This article provides suggestions to assist paediatricians in this role and emphasises their duty to the court when giving expert opinion.
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