Questions for Discussion

Chapter 20: The Forensic Nurse Witness in the American Justice System
1: Describe the desirable characteristics for an effective expert witness.
2: How are the credentials of an expert witness assessed?
3: Discuss the potential pitfalls that await the expert witness during trial testimony. What are some steps that can be taken to minimize or avoid them?
4: In what ways can a team of attorneys use an expert witness besides direct trial testimony?
5: Discuss some strategies for managing the potential conflict between the role of the nurse as advocate and the role of the expert witness in cases such as intimate partner abuse.
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