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USING THE AMA CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS

USING THE AMA CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS

The American Medical Association has adopted a code of medical ethics. Many of the administrative bodies of medical specialties have also adopted a code of ethics which apply to their members. Some of the codes contain provisions which can be used in cross-examining defense medical experts who are subject to the code. In some cases, the code contains provisions which make it clear that testimony on behalf of the plaintiff is discouraged. That kind of language may be useful in cross examination.  Other language…

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GENERAL ADVICE TO RETAINED EXPERT ABOUT TESTIFYING

GENERAL ADVICE TO RETAINED EXPERT ABOUT TESTIFYING

Preparing expert witnesses for their testimony is an important part of trial preparation in most cases. The reality, however, is that experienced experts are reluctant to allocate time for preparation with the attorney or doubt their need for such preparation. In addition, attorneys are often unable or unwilling to allocate their own time as well as incur the additional expert fee costs for such preparation. Written or video preparation information can be provided by the attorney to the expert, but…

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A CHECKLIST FOR A RETAINED EXPERT WITNESS

A CHECKLIST FOR A RETAINED EXPERT WITNESS

Good office management is just as important in a plaintiff’s practice as it is in any other law practice. Retaining past work for use in the future is a good method of efficiency. Checklists, however, are the most fundamental ways to avoid mistakes and have office efficiency. One or more checklists for all of the generally repetitive work done in the plaintiff practice saves time and avoids error. Commercial pilots carefully follow checklists to ensure safety. Good plaintiff trial lawyers…

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