Introduction
If you are thinking about becoming a nurse practitioner expert witness you might wonder what types of cases you may be asked to work on. Below are 8 examples of cases where a nurse practitioner may be needed as an expert witness.
Examples of cases where a nurse practitioner might serve as an expert witness:
- Medical malpractice cases involving the standard of care for administering psychiatric medications;
- Medical malpractice cases involving referring patients to higher levels of care;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the over-medication Ativan;
- Medical malpractice cases involving paroxysmal atrial fibrillation;
- Medical malpractice cases involving micro-otoscopy and cerumen removal on ears;
- Medical malpractice cases involving allowing patients to self-suction following tonsillectomy;
- Medical malpractice cases involving consulting with physicians in situations of spinal cord injuries;
- Medical malpractice cases involving standard of care for treatment of perforated eardrums.
Conclusion
Expert witness work for nurse practitioners typically pays $400+/hr and usually involves medical malpractice cases.
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About the Author
Kelly J. Wilbur, Esq. is the Vice President of SEAK, Inc – The Expert Witness Training Company. SEAK helps experts get started, teaches experts how to excel at their work and helps experts obtain case assignments. Kelly has trained hundreds of expert witnesses including many nurse practitioner expert witnesses. Kelly can be reached at 781-491-6802 or kelly@seak.com. For more information on SEAK, Inc. – The Expert Witness Training Company, visit www.testifyingtraining.com
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