Ethics in forensic science and medicine : guidelines for the forensic expert and the attorney / edited by Melvin A. Shiffman.

Contributor(s):

Shiffman, Melvin A

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780398082550
0398082553

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Ethics in Forensic Science and Medicine : Guidelines for the Forensic Expert and the Attorney.DDC classification:

347.73/67 23

LOC classification:

KF8961

NLM classification:

2001 C-187
W 725

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Contents:

HALF TITLE: ETHICS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE AND MEDICINE; TITLE PAGE: ETHICS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE AND MEDICINE; CONTRIBUTORS; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS; Chapter 1: HOW TO SELECT AN EXPERT; Chapter 2: REGULATION OF THE FORENSIC EXPERT; Chapter 3: THE DUTIES OF THE FORENSIC MEDICAL EXPERT; Chapter 4: THE EXPERT WITNESS IN LITIGATION AND LEGAL MATTERS; Chapter 5: UNETHICAL CONDUCT RESULTING INTESTIMONY STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD; Chapter 6: FEES; Chapter 7: ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY; Chapter 8: THE SCIENCE OF FORENSIC OPINIONS; Chapter 9: ORAL TESTIMONY; Chapter 10: DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE.

Summary: This book provides an invaluable source of information for physicians and forensic scientists who are involved as expert witnesses in civil and criminal litigation. Manipulative and opportunistic lawyers can lead an unsuspecting scientific expert into a potentially dangerous situation that could result in personal embarrassment, professional organizational disciplinary action, or even formal legal charges. Areas of ethical behavior are identified for the forensic witness concerning their relationships with attorneys, other experts, and litigants. Specific topics include: (1) selection, regulat.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book provides an invaluable source of information for physicians and forensic scientists who are involved as expert witnesses in civil and criminal litigation. Manipulative and opportunistic lawyers can lead an unsuspecting scientific expert into a potentially dangerous situation that could result in personal embarrassment, professional organizational disciplinary action, or even formal legal charges. Areas of ethical behavior are identified for the forensic witness concerning their relationships with attorneys, other experts, and litigants. Specific topics include: (1) selection, regulat.

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