What type of expert testimony is necessary in medical malpractice cases?

In medical malpractice cases in Washington, expert testimony is necessary in order to prove that a healthcare professional breached a certain standard of care, and that their breach of care was the cause of a patient’s injury or death. In order to prove that a healthcare professional’s action were a breach of the standard of care, the testimony of a qualified expert is needed to demonstrate how a reasonably prudent health care worker in the same specialty would have acted in a similar situation. The testimony of an expert witnesses can help to explain the standard of practice and care that is required of a certain profession, as well as how a certain medical procedure is performed and any foreseeable risks or complications. Expert witnesses can also provide evidence to support or refute the patient’s claims, or those of the accused health care professional. In medical malpractice cases in Washington, the expert witness must possess credentials that demonstrate special and professional competence in the area of the medical issue in question, and must provide evidence that is reliable, relevant, and credible. The expert witness must also understand the subject matter of the case and must provide a fair and impartial opinion. The expert witnesses must also have experience in the same area or field of medicine as the defendant physician or healthcare professional.

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