| Policy statement--Expert witness participation in civil and criminal proceedings. | |
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PMID: 19564330 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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 administration of justice. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that the adoption of the recommendations outlined in this statement will improve the quality of medical expert witness testimony in legal proceedings and, thereby, increase the probability of achieving outcomes that are fair, honest, and equitable. Strategies for enforcing guidance and promoting oversight of expert witnesses are proposed. |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 124 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
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Created Date: 2009-06-30 Completed Date: 2009-09-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 428-38 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Expert Testimony
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ethics,
legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Liability, Legal Licensure / legislation & jurisprudence Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence Pediatrics / ethics, legislation & jurisprudence* Risk Management United States |
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Investigator/Affiliation:
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Gary N McAbee / ; Jeffrey L Brown / ; Steven M Donn / ; Jose L Gonzalez / ; David Marcus / ; William M McDonnell / ; Robert A Mendelson / ; Charles H Deitschel / ; Lisa M Hollier / ; C Morrison Farish / ; Holly Myers / ; Sally L Reynolds / ; Julie Kersten Ake / |
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