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01.05.2021 | Child abuse imaging

Preparing for court testimony

verfasst von: Peter J. Strouse, Joëlle A. Moreno, Mark S. Dias, Sandeep K. Narang

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 6/2021

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Abstract

Pediatric radiologists are frequently summoned to testify in court regarding the imaging of child abuse. This essay provides guidance on how to prepare for trial and what to expect in court. Preparation is paramount and includes meeting with the attorney and reviewing imaging studies, medical records and pertinent reports in anticipation of questioning in court. We also provide guidance to aid in testimony in court. Legal standards for testimony are discussed herein.

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Titel: Preparing for court testimony
verfasst von: Peter J. Strouse
Joëlle A. Moreno
Mark S. Dias
Sandeep K. Narang
Publikationsdatum: 01.05.2021
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 6/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04926-4

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