The Problem of Late Withdrawal
The Problem of Late Withdrawal The ethical expert turns down cases that are without merit from the start, neither appropriately psychiatric in nature nor meritorious on the facts. This turn-down…
Narcissistic Obstacles to Objective Testimony
Narcissistic Obstacles to Objective Testimony Robert Simon “The expert witness is a hood ornament on the vehicle of litigation, not the engine.” An expert testifying in court faces a number…
Limits on Testimony
Limits on Testimony Forensic testimony is subject to two kinds of limitation, which might be termed external and internal. The external limitations involve complex procedures, statutes, and regulations that prevent…
Cross Examination and Other Perils
Cross Examination and Other Perils Many aspects of forensic work are recognized as stressful (1), but the one that traditionally raises systolic blood pressure in even the most experienced expert…
The Question of Bias for Expert Witnesses
The Question of Bias for Expert Witnesses Edward R. Murrow Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices—just recognize them. NATURE OF BIAS Murrow’s wry…
Presentation of Psychiatric/Psychological Expert Witness Testimony
Presentation of Psychiatric/Psychological Expert Witness Testimony The actual presentation of evidence in the form of courtroom testimony may be regarded as merely the top of a pyramid; the remainder of…
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology Olga R. Rosenvald Szenberg Joshua P. Klein Adam B. Cohen HISTORY: Are the visual symptoms (1) monocular or binocular; (2) transient or permanent?; (3) What was the pattern of…
Pregnancy Neurology
Pregnancy Neurology Jennifer A. Kim Tamara B. Kaplan Thabele M. Leslie-Mazwi IMAGING IN PREGNANCY Balance risks/benefits to mother/fetus. CT & MRI entail potential risk to fetus. When scanning the mother…
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Matt T. Bianchi Karim Awad SLEEP PHYSIOLOGY Stages of Sleep Awake Low voltage w/fast frequency; α activity (8-12 Hz), prominent in parietooccipital areas, ↓ by eye opening &…
Neuro-Oncology
Neuro-Oncology Nancy Wang Mikael L. Rinne Brain tumors: Si/sx: Usu nonspec, subacute, prog; 2/2 local invas, adjacent compress, ↑ICP. Depends on location, size, growth rate (not tumor type). Nl neuro…
