5. How is bias against a plaintiff or defendant expert witness prevented in the EMC testimony review process?

The review process for expert witness testimony involves 3 measures to prevent bias in the testimony review process

  • The expert whose testimony is under review has the option to review a list of all potential reviewers and to remove any of them from his potential review committee without explanation.
  • The testimony review committee includes experts who have given testimony for the defense as well as the plaintiff.
  • The Chairperson of the specialty review committee has oversight responsibility to insure that the review process is without bias.
‹ 4. What role do the national medical specialty organizations have in the activities of Expert Medical Consultants, Inc?up6. Does the clinical practice of an expert witness factor into the review of his prior expert testimony? ›