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Which healthcare professionals does the guidance primarily target?
Which healthcare professionals does the guidance primarily target?
What is the purpose of the guidance?
What is the purpose of the guidance?
Who endorsed the guidance?
Who endorsed the guidance?
Who are expected to follow the same standards for report writing?
Who are expected to follow the same standards for report writing?
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What must written or signed documents not be?
What must written or signed documents not be?
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Which type of cases do courts require written reports or statements for?
Which type of cases do courts require written reports or statements for?
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Which specific rules must be followed as an expert witness?
Which specific rules must be followed as an expert witness?
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Which professional bodies provide guidance on the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses?
Which professional bodies provide guidance on the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses?
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Who is responsible for regulating and enforcing compliance with the guidance for expert witnesses?
Who is responsible for regulating and enforcing compliance with the guidance for expert witnesses?
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What is the role of a witness of fact in a legal case?
What is the role of a witness of fact in a legal case?
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What is the main responsibility of an expert witness in a legal case?
What is the main responsibility of an expert witness in a legal case?
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What is the duty of an expert witness in court?
What is the duty of an expert witness in court?
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What should an expert witness do if they do not have enough information to reach a conclusion on a particular point?
What should an expert witness do if they do not have enough information to reach a conclusion on a particular point?
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What should an expert witness base their evidence on?
What should an expert witness base their evidence on?
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What is the consequence of a healthcare professional failing to follow the duties of an expert witness?
What is the consequence of a healthcare professional failing to follow the duties of an expert witness?
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Which of the following best describes the role of an expert witness?
Which of the following best describes the role of an expert witness?
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Under what circumstances can a healthcare professional choose to act as an expert witness?
Under what circumstances can a healthcare professional choose to act as an expert witness?
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What do healthcare professional bodies believe should be recognized as part of a healthcare professional's revalidation or continuous professional development (CPD) process?
What do healthcare professional bodies believe should be recognized as part of a healthcare professional's revalidation or continuous professional development (CPD) process?
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In which settings may healthcare professionals act as witnesses?
In which settings may healthcare professionals act as witnesses?
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Which standard of proof was changed in 2018 for a conclusion of 'suicide' or 'unlawful killing' in a coroner's inquest?
Which standard of proof was changed in 2018 for a conclusion of 'suicide' or 'unlawful killing' in a coroner's inquest?
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In which court are healthcare professionals often called as witnesses of fact or expert witnesses for cases involving clinical negligence claims?
In which court are healthcare professionals often called as witnesses of fact or expert witnesses for cases involving clinical negligence claims?
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Which organization has produced guidance on the standards and expectations for paediatricians as expert witnesses in the Family Courts in England and Wales?
Which organization has produced guidance on the standards and expectations for paediatricians as expert witnesses in the Family Courts in England and Wales?
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In which settings might healthcare professionals be called to act as witnesses of fact or expert witnesses?
In which settings might healthcare professionals be called to act as witnesses of fact or expert witnesses?
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Which of the following is NOT an expectation of healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
Which of the following is NOT an expectation of healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
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What is one of the key responsibilities of healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
What is one of the key responsibilities of healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
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What should healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses undertake to ensure they are prepared for their role?
What should healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses undertake to ensure they are prepared for their role?
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What could happen if healthcare professionals act as expert witnesses outside their scope of practice?
What could happen if healthcare professionals act as expert witnesses outside their scope of practice?
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Which organization provides guidance on acting as an expert witness?
Which organization provides guidance on acting as an expert witness?
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Which professional body has endorsed the guidance on acting as an expert witness?
Which professional body has endorsed the guidance on acting as an expert witness?
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Which professional regulatory body has confirmed that the advice in the guidance is consistent with their standards and guidance?
Which professional regulatory body has confirmed that the advice in the guidance is consistent with their standards and guidance?
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Which organization does the Academy for Healthcare Science represent?
Which organization does the Academy for Healthcare Science represent?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that healthcare professionals must understand in the wider context of care delivery when acting as expert witnesses?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that healthcare professionals must understand in the wider context of care delivery when acting as expert witnesses?
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What are the personal responsibilities that healthcare professionals are expected to demonstrate when acting as expert witnesses?
What are the personal responsibilities that healthcare professionals are expected to demonstrate when acting as expert witnesses?
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What could be the consequences for healthcare professionals if they provide misleading information after making a self-declaration?
What could be the consequences for healthcare professionals if they provide misleading information after making a self-declaration?
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What is the importance of having professional indemnity insurance for healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
What is the importance of having professional indemnity insurance for healthcare professionals acting as expert witnesses?
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