title: Serving as an expert witness.
abstract: Sometimes nurses are asked to serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases. This article provides a brief overview of the role of the expert witness as well as the positive and negative aspects of the role. The article concludes with a list of tips for the nurse expert witness.
authors: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, KY 40223, USA. vmiracle@aol.com
authors: Vickie A
authors: VA
authors: Miracle
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards