The medical expert

Edward L. Raab

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-73341-8_5

The medical expert

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Doctor, I need an expert witness. Will you help? Note that this is a request, not a command, unlike a subpoena for jury duty. If you react with instant aversion, then say no. However, a positive response probably will lead to an interesting professional experience. Most physicians are unfamiliar with legal procedure. We are accustomed to being in charge in our usual environment, but the legal arena is unknown territory. This chapter, based on my own participation, presents an overview of the role of the medical expert and how it is fulfilled, particularly in malpractice litigation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Risk Prevention in Ophthalmology
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	41-46
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9780387733401
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73341-8_5
State	Published - 2008

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