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G A Blumenreich. 1996. Expert testimony.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9204784/
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Knowledge of legal mechanisms in a medical malpractice case is the defendant physician's power. Truth cannot be compromised; however, information can be displayed in the best light, which requires intense preparation, the best predictor of a successful case presentation.
This update provides an overview of the current state of expert witness testimony regarding malpractice cases. Many trials are reduced to a battle of the experts and many physicians advertise their credentials and expertise in hopes of attracting lucrative cases. This article focuses on what constitutes an expert witness, medical organizations oversight, the peer review process, and physician immunity.