Health care professionals often provide sworn testimony in civil and criminal matters. Learn how your testimony could be used and how poor testimony can lead to litigation problems. The presentation will help prepare clinicians for providing testimony and how to avoid pitfalls. Common denominators in accurate sworn testimony involve confidence, respect, and preparation.

Educational Objectives:

State different ways that sworn testimony can be used

Discuss how to properly prepare to provide sworn testimony

List common problems that lead to poor litigation outcomes

Level: Intermediate