When Clinicians Are Summoned to Testify in Court: Orientation to the Process and Suggestions on Preparation:

SAGE Open Nursing

Janet L.Murphy¹ 

关键词: testify;    court;    pediatric nurse practitioner;    subpoena;    health care;    clinician;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2377960818757097

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

There are occasions when clinicians are summoned to court to testify. The reasons for this are wide-ranging. It can be about the provision of patient care that is relevant to a criminal or civil legal matter, or to a malpractice complaint, concerns of safety for a child, child custody issue, allegation of sexual or physical abuse, or being called to testify as an expert witness in your field of expertise. The legal system is adversarial and litigation is the process used to determine the considered truth of the matter at hand. The adversarial nature of the courtroom stands in stark contrast to the collaborative mindset and approach used in health care. Most clinicians will never have to testify in a court setting. However, when a clinician does receive a subpoena, feelings of dread, anxiety, and panic can ensue. This can be especially harrowing if the subpoena is about a malpractice grievance. Understanding the legal arena, court proceedings and how to properly prepare, can assist the clinician to navigat...

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