A resource for health care professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert witnesses and litigation experts who have trained hundreds of nurses, physicians, and health care professionals. Covering topics like the fundamentals of litigation and the legal process and trial preparation, Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation explores the basic principles of being an expert witness while offering practical advice that will enable expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize their effectiveness.Topics covered include:• Roles and expectations of key players• Courtroom presentation• Depositions and trials• Moral issues• Writing for the court• Business of expert witnessing• Ethical marketingAlso included in Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation:•Checklists• Example expert witness forms like fee structures, engagement letters, and more• A comprehensive glossary of industry termsThose looking to break into the field and seasoned expert witnesses alike will find that Becoming an Expert Witness in Health Care and Litigation: A Beginner’s Guide offers valuable insights and guidance.