title: Pretrial preparations can improve a physician's value as an expert witness.
abstract: Many physicians appear in court as expert witnesses, but the quality of their testimony varies considerably, says a Nova Scotia judge. Pretrial preparation will improve the quality of a physician's testimony, reduce stress and save time, says Judge Timothy Daley, who provides some suggestions about how to prepare to be an expert witness and what to expect in the courtroom.
authors.affiliation: Nova Scotia Family and Youth Court.
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Daley
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony; D009674:Nova Scotia