Section of Pediatric Radiology, C. S. Mott Children's Hospital, Room 3-231, Department of Radiology, Michigan Medicine, 1540 E. Hospital Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-4252, USA.
School of Law, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA.
Pediatr Radiol. 2021 May;51(6):1084-1092. doi: 10.1007/s00247-020-04926-4. Epub 2021 May 17.
Pediatric radiologists are frequently summoned to testify in court regarding the imaging of child abuse. This essay provides guidance on how to prepare for trial and what to expect in court. Preparation is paramount and includes meeting with the attorney and reviewing imaging studies, medical records and pertinent reports in anticipation of questioning in court. We also provide guidance to aid in testimony in court. Legal standards for testimony are discussed herein.
儿科放射科医生经常被传唤到法庭就儿童虐待的影像学检查作证。本文提供了有关如何准备审判和在法庭上预期什么的指导。准备工作至关重要，包括与律师会面、审查影像学研究、医疗记录和相关报告，以准备在法庭上接受询问。我们还提供了在法庭上作证的指导。本文讨论了作证的法律标准。
