Koniak-Griffin D, Prepas R
School of Nursing, University of California at Los Angeles, USA.
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 1996 Dec;10(3):70-82. doi: 10.1097/00005237-199612000-00007.
Opportunities for perinatal and neonatal nurses to serve as expert witnesses are expanding, particularly in the area of medical malpractice. The article presents an overview of the role and qualifications of the nurse expert in medical malpractice cases. The phases of involvement in the legal process, from review of medical records to testifying in deposition and at trial, are described. Essential information is presented about factors to consider in formulating an expert opinion and strategies for testifying in medical malpractice lawsuits. A description is provided of the types of malpractice cases that may be on the horizon.
围产期和新生儿护士担任专家证人的机会正在增加，尤其是在医疗事故领域。本文概述了护士专家在医疗事故案件中的角色和资质。描述了从审查医疗记录到在庭外证言和庭审中作证的法律程序参与阶段。介绍了在形成专家意见时需要考虑的因素以及在医疗事故诉讼中作证的策略等重要信息。还描述了可能即将出现的医疗事故案件类型。
