| The epidemiologist as an expert witness. | |
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PMID: 2030393 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Epidemiology is becoming more important in the resolution of torts. As a result, epidemiologists are now much in demand as expert witnesses, a role in which they may contribute much to society. In order to do this, epidemiologists should become familiar with the techniques and the ethics of our adversarial legal system. As an expert witness, the epidemiologist subscribes to an enforceable ethical code. Expert witnesses are subject to many motivations. These include the advocacy of truth and the gaining of professional satisfaction. Other motives, including the wish for financial remuneration, may be less altruistic but are not inherently bad. It is unethical, in the absence of supporting evidence, to suggest that an expert witness has altered his testimony in order to enhance his remuneration. |
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Authors:
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P Cole |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical epidemiology Volume: 44 Suppl 1 ISSN: 0895-4356 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Epidemiol Publication Date: 1991 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-06-20 Completed Date: 1991-06-20 Revised Date: 2005-06-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8801383 Medline TA: J Clin Epidemiol Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 35S-39S Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama, Birmingham 35294. |
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Epidemiology* Ethics, Medical* Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence* Motivation United States |
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