Ethical Responsibilities of Being an Expert Witness

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Critical Choices: Medical Ethics for Emergency Physicians

Critical Choices: Medical Ethics for Emergency Physicians is a podcast created by the AAEM Ethics Committee to highlight ethical dilemmas faced by Emergency Physicians and features discussions on medical ethics, decision-making, and real-life case studies.

On this episode of Critical Choices, host Dr. Melissa Myers speaks with Dr. Ben Wedro about the ethical responsibilities of being an expert witness, including how Emergency Physicians can prepare for this role, avoid common ethical pitfalls, and how being an expert witness can defend the integrity of our profession.