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This expert has been teaching and researching ethics and law in healthcare for over 35 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a concentration in the Philosophy of Law from the University of Virginia, as well as a J.D. from the University of Memphis, where she graduated magna cum laude. After receiving her Ph.D., she served as a Medical Philosopher in the Program in Human Biology and Society at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine prior to becoming an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in Medicine. Currently, this expert is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at a major medical university, where she also served as a Professor in the Division of Health Services and Policy Research in the Department of Preventive Medicine. She is Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA's) Task Force on Conflict Resolution in Health Care (Health Law section), while she also Chairs the ABA's Healthcare Committee (Dispute Resolution section). She has published over 160+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including two major books on law in the medical marketplace and the intersection of medical ethics and medicine's economics. She sits on the Editorial Board of "IRB: Ethics and Human Research", the "Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics", "Accountability in Research" (2005 - 2015), while she is also a reviewer for a number of other professional journals, including the "Journal of Clinical Ethics" the "Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law," and various medical journals.
Professor, Major Medical University
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Memphis
Cordova,
Tennessee
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What is the role of an ethics expert witness in a legal case?
An ethics expert witness provides specialized knowledge on ethical standards and practices, helping to clarify complex issues related to professional conduct, business operations, or medical procedures.
In what types of cases might an ethics expert witness be needed?
Ethics experts are often called upon in cases involving professional misconduct, corporate governance, healthcare decisions, academic integrity, and other areas where ethical guidelines are crucial.
Can an ethics expert witness provide testimony on specific industry standards?
Yes. Ethics experts can testify on industry-specific ethical standards, such as those in medicine, law, finance, academia, and more. Their insights can help establish whether these standards were breached.
What subspecialties exist within the field of ethics that an expert witness might focus on?
Subspecialties include business ethics, medical ethics, legal ethics, research ethics, and bioethics. The choice of expert depends on the nature of the case and the specific ethical issues involved.
How can an ethics expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?
In a medical malpractice case, an ethics expert can evaluate if there was a breach in medical ethics. They can assess informed consent processes, patient confidentiality breaches, or improper treatment decisions.
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