Interdisciplinary Engagement to Enhance Court Testimony
Testimony may seem daunting to clinicians without proper preparation. This concern may exist with clinicians who are new to testimony or who have rarely been called to testify. Appropriate and effective preparation is a process that takes more than simply reviewing a medical chart. Whether a civil or criminal proceeding, and whether called by a prosecutor, plaintiff’s attorney, or defense attorney, the clinician is an independent and neutral medical professional. Clinicians play a valuable role in providing insight into the medical care and treatment conducted by the clinician, which is offered as evidence in the proceeding. In this webinar, legal and subject matter experts will share a newly-released resource for clinicians and attorneys that provides important information on engaging with professionals of each discipline while preparing for testimony.
Presenters:
Patti Powers, JD, Senior Attorney Advisor, AEquitas
Laci Smith MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P Forensic Nursing Specialist, IAFN
CE Credit is not offered for this recorded online event if you are not a member. However, once the webinar is completed a certificate of attendance can be obtained after completing an evaluation.
Contact hours will be awarded for this activity for IAFN members who register, attend the activity, and complete an evaluation. Continuing Education Credit is specifically offered for nurses. The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The authors, presenters, and planning committee for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Webinar FAQs
Are CE credits offered?
Credit is not offered for this recorded online event if you are not a member. However, once the webinar is completed a certificate of attendance can be obtained after completing an evaluation.How is the certificate of attendance obtained?
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The video is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.I’m having technical trouble, where can I find help?
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