The oncology nurse: responsibilities under oath.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the role and responsibilities of the nurse as a fact witness and an expert witness in legal proceedings, and provide practical instruction regarding testifying in either capacity.


METHODS
Federal rules, legal literature, and nursing articles.


CONCLUSIONS
The nursing professional can serve the health care profession and the justice system by participating in the legal process.


CONCLUSIONS
By participating in the legal process, nurses define and uphold the appropriate standard of care, and in so doing, preserve quality health care.
Bailey
Lara J
LJ
Kane County Public Defender's Office, St Charles, IL, USA.
D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*