The physician and the law II – forensic medical experts and expert institutions

Czech version

Authors: I. Piňos
Authors‘ workplace: Advokátní kancelář, Praha
Published in: Anest. intenziv. Med., 28, 2017, č. 2, s. 135-138
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Overview

The article describes the system of registration for legal experts in medicine, the qualification required and other requirements on the applicants. The common circumstances of legal expertise in medicine and some typical pitfalls are discussed. The work of legal expertise institutions is described too. Possible improvements to the system are mentioned.

KEYWORDS:
court expert – correct medical procedure – liability

Labels

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Article was published in

Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine

2017 Issue 2