title: [Pitfalls in medical expert evaluation. Of "credible" probands and "convincing" experts].
abstract: Periodical reading of medical expert opinions reveals deficient assessment-knowledge on the part of German physicians. Six characteristic cases are presented and discussed. The instructive examples show how careless doctors risk their reputation. Inadequate expert opinions are useless. Courts cannot judge correctly, administrations cannot decide in time, insurance companies cannot regulate reasonably. Finally inferior assessments harm more than they serve--especially the doctor's reputation.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Gesellschaftsärzte, Allianz Versicherungs AG, München.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Maier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007346:Insurance, Accident / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010819:Physician's Role; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*