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From Chart to Courtroom: How to Testify Confidently and Effectively

Webinar

Host: Forensic Medicine Section

5/7/2026

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central time

https://learn.acep.org/cw/course-details?entryId=18470346&itemId=789847

Medical professionals are often called to testify in cases involving injuries or crimes. Effective testimony requires thorough ED evaluation and documentation, excellent preparation and communication with the DA, and effective testimony. This webinar will review each of these steps, Pearls and pitfalls will be emphasized. The panel will consist of a district attorney and skilled providers with expertise in testifying in a court of law.

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Accurately document/take pictures for the chart for future forensic testimony
  • Describe the important steps to preparing for court testimony
  • Recite/ Highlight important pearls and pitfalls when testifying
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