Mise en cause du chirurgien : quelles sont les procédures ? Comment gérer une expertise ?

It is essential that the practitioner prepare himself fully, studying both the patient dossier and the pertinent medical literature in order to participate in an expert evaluation under the best circumstances and to justify the diagnostic and therapeutic measures taken. The surgeon may be accompanied by legal counsel and an expert medical witness, but he should not abdicate all responsibility for testimony to them; he, as the treating physician, has the fullest knowledge of the medical case and can best respond to the expert's interrogation. This behavior also demonstrates both responsibility and respect to the patient and his family.