As previously discussed under Course Organization, please submit a 750 word Essay #2 about your interview with a healthcare professional who has given courtroom testimony in a medical malpractice, personal injury, or worker’s compensation case. The focus should include preparation for court and events in the courtroom. Use the following questions as a springboard and then add your own: Was there a pre-trial meeting specifically to prepare the witness’s courtroom testimony? What was said and done during such a meeting? Did the person believe the pre-trial meeting was adequate to prepare him/her for the experience of giving trial testimony? Describe the direct examination. Describe the cross-examination. Were objections made and ruled on by the judge? Was it a jury trial? Did the witness look at the jury and at what times during examination? How did the person believe he/she did during testimony? Did the witness use audio visual aids during the testimony? What was the demeanor of the cross-examining attorney? Was the witness impeached by his/her prior deposition testimony in an attempt to discredit the witness? Was this effective? Did the witness lose his/her temper? Did the witness think unfair questions were asked? Was the witness asked about his/her fees? Which side won the case? Does the person believe their testimony was persuasive and informative? What advice did the person give you for your own trial testimony as a future nurse legal consultant?
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