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PMID: 17765495 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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 testimony. Expert witness reform is also briefly discussed. |
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Authors:
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Erol Amon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in perinatology Volume: 34 ISSN: 0095-5108 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Perinatol Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-03 Completed Date: 2007-12-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501306 Medline TA: Clin Perinatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 473-88 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Saint Louis University, 6420 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63132, USA. amone@slucare1.sluh.edu |
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Expert Testimony
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legislation & jurisprudence* Gynecology / legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence* Obstetrics / legislation & jurisprudence* United States |
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