591 Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases – Arlene Klepatsky
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In this podcast, Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases, Arlene Klepatsky, a legal nurse consultant and nurse attorney, who teaches legal nurse consultation, answers some of the most critical ethical and practical questions for LNCs.
She goes into depth about Rule 26 disclosure, a federal rule that states may also have. It means you’ll be disclosed as an expert and will have to provide certain documentation. To fulfill the requirements, you must submit a list of cases, whether depositions or trials, in which you have participated in the last 48 months. Both Pat and Arlene emphasize the importance of an updated list.
Many LNCs worry about needing to withdraw from cases. Arlene details the circumstances under which you can legitimately draw. One of these is a conflict of interest. Sometimes, the conflict doesn’t emerge until you’re already officially a witness, as in the merging of a hospital where you work with one named in the case.
Withdrawing from a case creates a costly and time-sensitive situation for the attorney, and it’s best to discuss the situation with him. You must also anticipate that he or she will expect reimbursement for payment given to you. This may depend on the circumstances.
Be sure to review and save this information-packed podcast on Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases by the highly experienced LNC, Arlene Klepatsky.
- Why is it so important to ask the attorney for whom you’re working any questions you have?
- What’s the value of keeping an ongoing, updated list of cases in which you’ve testified at an exposition or trial?
- How does it take a case so long to move through the judicial system?
- Under what circumstances can you withdraw from a case?
- How can you best handle conflicts of interest?
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The Expert Witness Mastery for Nurses Course, led by Nurse Attorney Arlene and seasoned Expert Witness Pat Iyer, is tailored specifically for nurses who aspire to become expert witnesses in legal cases. The course spans four insightful live sessions, each delving into the critical aspects of serving as a nursing expert witness.
This course is ideal for nurses who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include expert witness work. Both new and experienced nurses in the field will find valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance their expertise and marketability in this unique and demanding role.
The course will be conducted in an interactive format, encouraging participation, case studies, and Q&A sessions to enrich the learning experience. Participants will also have access to a range of resources and materials to support their journey as nursing expert witnesses.
Your Presenter of Expert Witness Challenges in Healthcare Cases – Arlene Klepatsky
Arlene Klepatsky MSN RN Esq is an attorney at law in California and is experienced in working with expert witnesses. She co-developed an ABA-approved, university-based LNC program and taught in it for nearly 10 years. She contributed 2 chapters to Legal Nurse Consulting, Principles and Practices, Second Edition, edited by Pat Iyer. Arlene also wrote multiple journal articles.
Connect with Arlene Klepatsky by email rnjdadk@hotmail.com