Errors committed by professionals produce liabilities and expensive consequences; usually, the patients suffer damages, which brings lawful complaints and compensation claims. As with any lawsuit, all evidence must be tried to confirm the validity of the claims. In malpractice suits, medical legal consulting services are sought to provide attorneys with expert medical knowledge and opinions.
Being familiar with the practice of medicine themselves, doctors or any professional with extensive medical education can relate their expertise on standards of care. They can pinpoint instances where harmful or negligent acts were committed by a health care provider. For example, a medical doctor who is familiar with and regularly administers a specific drug can testify if an administered drug was incorrectly prescribed or administered.
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