CE/ME Questions
1. In most jurisdictions, which of the following specialists may testify against an emergency physician?
a. Any emergency physician
b. A board-certified emergency physician
c. An internist
d. A surgeon
e. Any of the above
2 Which of the following would fall under the "layman’s exception?"
a. A cosmetically poor repair
b. Leaving a sponge in the abdomen
c. Missing a fracture on X-ray
d. Misdiagnosing an AMI
e. Failing to follow up a positive blood culture
3. All of the following are potential conflicts that may preclude an expert from testifying except:
a. A financial interest in the outcome of the case
b. A personal relationship with one of the parties
c. Prior testimony for the retaining attorney
d. Prior retention in the same case by another party
e. Agreeing to testify on a contingency-fee basis
4. Experts may be called upon to testify in the following proceedings:
a. Trial
b. Deposition
c. Medical board administrative hearing
d. All of the above
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