title: An expert experiment--medico-legal expert testimony.
abstract: For the past eight years, Radiology Associates of Albuquerque has provided physician expert testimony to plaintiff and defense attorneys. Initially, the business was confined to radiology consultation only. The division has expanded; it now includes more than 35 specialties and a national client base. This article will include a history of the division's growth and lessons learned as well as a look at the future of expert testimony in light of increasing emphasis on standards of care. Medical marketing in the present as well as in the future will also be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Associates of Albuquerque, NM, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Stevenson
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D009516:New Mexico; D010819:Physician's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011871:Radiology / Q000592:standards*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration