Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American college of surgeons – [st-8] statement on the physician acting as an expert witness. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.facs.org/fellows_info/statements/st-8.html Statement on the physician acting as a expert witness This statement was originally published in the June 200 issue of the Bulletin. This revised statement incorporates revisions recommended by the College’s….
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American College of Radiology
Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American college of radiology. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.acr.org/~/media/725B666BAC8E4AAD994EEA519C963655.pdf ACR Practice Guideline on the Physician Expert Witness in Radiology and Radiation Oncology Preamble These guidelines are an educational tool designed to assist practitioners in providing appropriate radiologic and radiation oncology care for patients. They are not inflexible rules or requirements of….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American college of pathology . College of American Pathologists – Expert witness guidelines for the specialty of pathology. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=true&cntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow&_windowLabel=cntvwrPtlt&cntvwrPtlt{actionForm.contentReference}=cap_today%2Ffeature_stories%2F0706ExpertSide.html&_state=maximized&_pageLabel=cntvwr Expert witness guidelines for the specialty of pathology July 2006 Feature Story Ed Finkel Policy synopsis: Pathologists who provide expert testimony in litigation or administrative proceedings must: a)….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American college of occupational and environmental medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.acoem.org/EthicalGuidelines_ExpertWitnesses.aspx Ethical Guidelines for Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physicians Serving as Expert Witnesses Thursday, October 25, 2007 Purpose or Goal of Expert Testimony As a professional with special training and experience, the occupational and environmental medicine physician has an ethical….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American college of obstetricians & gynecologists . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/~/media/Committee Opinions/Committee on Ethics/co374.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20130205T1450453272 Expert Testimony ABSTRACT: It is the duty of obstetricians and gynecologists who testify as expert witnesses on behalf of defendants, the government, or plaintiffs to do so solely in accordance with their judgement on the merits….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American academy of orthopaedic surgeons – expert witness affirmation statement. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www3.aaos.org/member/expwit/statement.cfm Expert Witness Affirmation Statement Orthopaedic surgeons are often called upon to provide expert testimony in legal matters. AAOS recognizes the obligation of Fellows to offer fair and accurate expertise and meet AAOS’ expectations that orthopaedic testimony….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American academy ophthamology. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aao.org/about/ethics/upload/AO-Expert-Witness-Testimony-2011.pdf Advisory Opinion Of The Code Of Ethics Subject: Expert Witness Testimony Issues Raised In the United States, virtually all medical-liability litigation involves the testimony of medical experts, chosen by opposing sides to explain their interpretation of facts and the application of those facts….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American academy of neurology. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/2687.pdf Qualifications and Guidelines for the Physician Expert Witness Preamble Neurologists may be called upon to serve as expert witnesses in various legal proceedings. In this role, they can serve the public interest by providing testimony that is competent, objective, and respectful of….
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Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American association of neurological surgeons – expert witness guidelines. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aans.org/en/AANS and JNSPG Publications/AANS Neurosurgeon/AANS Neurosurgeon Issues/2002/Spring 2002 – Issue 1/Expert Witness Guidelines.aspx?sc_database=web (Note: Expert Witness Guidelines) AANS Expert Witness Guidelines In December 1983 the AANS Board of Directors adopted the following guidelines for testimony by neurosurgeons acting….
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Code of Medical Ethics Opinion 9.07 – Medical Testimony Retrieved on February 28, 2013. American medical association- opinion 0.07- medical testimony. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/code-medical-ethics/opinion907.page In various legal and administrative proceedings, medical evidence is critical. As citizens and as professionals with specialized knowledge and experience, physicians have an obligation to assist in the administration of….
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