Full Description
A resource for health care professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.
The book draws on the authors' experiences as both expert witnesses and litigation experts who have trained hundreds of nurses, physicians, and health care professionals. Covering topics like the fundamentals of litigation and the legal process and trial preparation, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation explores the basic principles of being an expert witness while offering practical advice that will enable expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize their effectiveness.
Topics covered include:
Roles and expectations of key players
Courtroom presentation
Depositions and trials
Moral issues
Writing for the court
Business of expert witnessing
Ethical marketing
Also included in Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation:
Checklists
Example expert witness forms like fee structures, engagement letters, and more
A comprehensive glossary of industry terms
Those looking to break into the field and seasoned expert witnesses alike will find that Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide offers valuable insights and guidance.
Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments About the AuthorsPreface Foreword by Eric F. Quandt, JD Chapter 1 What Is an Expert? Chapter 2 Qualifications of an Expert Chapter 3 The Role of an Expert Chapter 4 Preparation for Expert Opinions Chapter 5 Disclosure of Opinions, Basis, and Bias Chapter 6 Presentation of Opinions Chapter 7 Conflicts of Interest Chapter 8 Establishing a Fee Structure Chapter 9 Expert Promotion Chapter 10 Dos and Don'ts of an ExpertGlossaryBibliography Index
