Ethics in forensic science and medicine : guidelines for the forensic expert and the attorney /

This book provides an invaluable source of information for physicians and forensic scientists who are involved as expert witnesses in civil and criminal litigation. Manipulative and opportunistic lawyers can lead an unsuspecting scientific expert into a potentially dangerous situation that could res...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Shiffman, Melvin A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, ©1999.
Temas:
Evidence, Expert > United States.
Forensic sciences > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
Medical ethics > United States.
Professional ethics.
Medical jurisprudence.
Expert Testimony
Ethics, Professional
Forensic Medicine
Expertises > États-Unis.
Criminalistique > Aspect moral > États-Unis.
Éthique médicale > États-Unis.
Déontologie professionnelle.
Médecine légale.
professional ethics.
forensic medicine.
LAW > Civil Procedure.
LAW > Legal Services.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Judicial Branch.
Professional ethics
Medical jurisprudence
Evidence, Expert
Forensic sciences > Moral and ethical aspects
Medical ethics
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book provides an invaluable source of information for physicians and forensic scientists who are involved as expert witnesses in civil and criminal litigation. Manipulative and opportunistic lawyers can lead an unsuspecting scientific expert into a potentially dangerous situation that could result in personal embarrassment, professional organizational disciplinary action, or even formal legal charges. Areas of ethical behavior are identified for the forensic witness concerning their relationships with attorneys, other experts, and litigants. Specific topics include: (1) selection, regulat.
Notas:Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 7, 2012).
Descripción Física:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780398082550
0398082553

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