Citation

Paul SR, Narang SK. Pediatrics 2017; 139(3): e2016-3862.

Affiliation

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2016-3862

PMID

28219967

Abstract

The interests of the public and both the medical and legal professions are best served when scientifically sound and unbiased expert witness testimony is readily available in civil and criminal proceedings. As members of the medical community, patient advocates, and private citizens, pediatricians have ethical and professional obligations to assist in the civil and criminal judicial processes. This policy statement offers recommendations on advocacy, education, research, qualifications, standards, and ethical business practices all aimed at improving expert testimony.

Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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