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The psychiatrist as expert witness. Part 1: general principles and civil cases

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Expert witnesses have recently had a bad press but they have long played an important role in the administration of justice. This article begins by drawing attention to the guidance of the UK Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for medical expert witnesses and then sets out the latest guidance for experts in civil cases.

Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment

DOI: 10.1192/apt.bp.106.002956

Author: Keith J. B. Rix

Language: English

Topic: Legal processes and jurisprudence

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2171918015

FWCI: 17.05

Cites: 8

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10