Importance of a Physician Assistant Expert Witness

There is a limit to the expertise of a lawyer. Cases involving industry-specific matters can be extremely complex without professional assistance. This is where an expert witness comes in. 

An expert witness is someone with specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field, such as a medical professional. Thus, an expert testimony typically involves the evaluation of a material fact presented in court proceedings. It is an expert witness's duty to give an impartial opinion on issues raised in the court within the scope of their expertise. 

In this episode, Stuart Reich joins us to give a glimpse of the work of a physician assistant expert witness in legal proceedings. He explains why a PA-to-PA review is critical in both plaintiff and defense cases involving physician assistants. He also highlights the weight of the geographical standard of care in medical malpractice cases involving PAs. Stuart then shares how he navigates between his legal reviews and medical...

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