Category: Articles, Ethics, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Working With Experts Plastic Surgery Expert Witness The Importance of Ethics TASA ID: 11869 When choosing a plastic surgery expert witness, it’s important to choose an expert witness who is familiar with the necessary code of ethics. Historically, there has been no real formal code which expert witnesses should follow. However, in 2010, attorney Robert Ambrogi put together a code of ethics which aims to provide a guide for expert witnesses and how they should behave in an ethical way. Read more
Category: Articles, Athletics, Medical & Healthcare, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety What I've Learned As An Expert Witness Sexual Abuse in the Treatment Room TASA ID: 4192 "There is no doubt that the vast majority of massage therapists and bodyworkers are honest, hardworking professionals who would never engage in sexual misconduct of any kind. Unfortunately, some individuals who enter our profession lack the integrity, psychological boundaries, or mental and emotional stability to practice ethically." Read more
Category: Articles, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Working With Experts 3 Things That Make a Good Plastic Surgery Expert Witness TASA ID: 11869 The role of a plastic surgery expert witness is not a simple one. There are several components required in order to perform this role well. With every word being scrutinized, there is a great amount of pressure resting on the shoulders of expert witnesses, not to mention the added pressure of being addressed - and accountable - in a court of law.In this brief article, we will outline three things which make a good plastic surgery expert witness. When choosing your next expert witness, it might be prudent to ensure the plastic surgery expert witness you choose has these qualities: Read more
Category: Articles, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Working With Experts 3 Tips When Choosing Your Next Plastic Surgeon Expert Witness TASA ID: 11869 Choosing a plastic surgeon expert witness is not as easy as it seems. On the surface, one might think that you simply have to find a plastic surgeon who is willing to serve as an expert witness. However, there is far more to it than meets the eye. Below we offer three tips which may come in handy when choosing your next expert witness plastic surgeon: Read more
Category: Articles, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys Wounds TASA ID: 694 Wounds to the skin and deeper structures are among the most common of acute medical conditions. Fortunately, most of these are minor injuries, and most of them resolve uneventfully when managed appropriately. Many wounds; however, involve injuries that require skillful assessment to properly appreciate their magnitude, and many must be repaired skillfully to avoid long-term sequelae. Read more