Medical Expert Definition
A medical expert holds a medical degree and is professionally qualified to diagnose and treat patients. Medical professionals only give expert advice in their own particular area of practice. Medical experts are often called into trials and subpoenaed to depositions when medical malpractice trials occur. The medical expert will then appear at trial and present their expert opinion testimony. It’s illegal to pay anyone for their witness testimony in court, therefore do not pay nor use this invoice when dealing with medical experts for their witness testimony.
Which Condition Requires Expert Medical Help?
Any abnormal behavior by a person’s body that can’t be explained requires expert medical help. For example, a runny nose can be cured within a few weeks with the help of over-the-counter drugs. A medical expert would be needed if a runny nose could not be cured within the expected recovery time of two weeks. If the runny nose is prolonged for months, a medical expert would be called in to examine the patient to see if a serious problem is causing the abnormality. Any condition that might pose a threat to someone’s life should be treated seriously, and expert medical help should be sought immediately.