The neuroscience nurse as an expert witness

Serving as an expert witness in cases alleging nursing negligence is an interesting, rewarding and stressful role. Having knowledge about qualifications of an expert, what is expected of the expert, how to assess adequacy of nursing care, and how to bill for services may lower the stress. If after careful consideration you choose to serve as an expert witness, you should experience satisfaction knowing you are fulfilling a professional responsibility to maintain standards of care and to protect nurses accused unjustly of negligence.