For most physicians, talk of court, lawyers, or subpoenas brings on a rush of anxiety. The medical and legal worlds can overlap in many ways. In this five part series, we’ll cover everything from the basics, to being a percipient or expert witness, to the dreaded malpractice lawsuits. Joining us as Guest Host, is Dr. John Rose, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis.

In the fifth and final episode of our series, we explore the role of expert witness with our own experts, Dr. Jim Holmes and Dr. David Barnes. We get into what it takes to be a medical expert and what to expect when you meet with the legal team and work through a case. There are benefits to being an expert witness, but it can also be a stressful and time consuming endeavor. Is it right for you?

Have you acted as an expert witness? What advice to you have for others? Please share! Tag us on social media, @empulsepodcast, or reach out via email empulsepodcast@gmail.com, or connect through our website, ucdavisem.com. Encourage your friends and colleagues to listen and share their perspective, too!

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Hosts:

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guest Host:

Dr. John Rose, Professor of Emergency Medicine and EMS Fellowship Director at UC Davis

Guest:

Dr. David Barnes, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. James Holmes, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Resources:

Expert Witness Guidelines for the Specialty of Emergency Medicine, ACEP Policy Statement

NIH NLM StatPearls: Expert Witness, by Yasmyne Ronquillo, Kenneth J. Robinson, and Patricia P. Nouhan

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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.