Hofland S A
Clin Nurse Spec. 1990 Winter;4(4):212-6.
As the number of health related lawsuits increases, the chance of clinical nurse specialists appearing in court increases. Clinical nurse specialists must realize that the key to winning in the courtroom may not depend on a point of law but rather on whom the jury views as the most trustworthy witness. The key is credibility! This article provides information that will enable clinical nurse specialists to develop credibility with the jury. It addresses such issues as what nurses' rights and responsibilities include, when it is appropriate to address the judge, how to keep a lawyer "honest," and specific ways a nurse can prepare to give testimony, including the deposition.
随着与健康相关的诉讼案件数量增加，临床护理专家出庭的机会也在增加。临床护理专家必须认识到，在法庭上胜诉的关键可能并不取决于法律要点，而是取决于陪审团认为谁是最值得信赖的证人。关键在于可信度！本文提供的信息将使临床护理专家能够在陪审团面前树立可信度。它涉及护士的权利和责任包括哪些、何时适合与法官沟通、如何让律师“诚实”以及护士准备作证（包括庭外证言）的具体方法等问题。
