Pretrial preparations can improve a physician's value as an expert witness.
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Abstract
Many physicians appear in court as expert witnesses, but the quality of their testimony varies considerably, says a Nova Scotia judge. Pretrial preparation will improve the quality of a physician's testimony, reduce stress and save time, says Judge Timothy Daley, who provides some suggestions about how to prepare to be an expert witness and what to expect in the courtroom.