About the Book
“15 Things to Know Before You Cross a Doctor” is a first-of-its-kind book in India, offering a practical guide for both doctors and lawyers dealing with medical testimony in legal cases. Written by a doctor in collaboration with three advocates. This book bridges the gap between medicine and law, providing valuable insights for professionals in both fields.
The book simplifies complex medical concepts for legal professionals, teaching them how to engage with medical experts, challenge their opinions, and effectively present medical evidence in court. It also prepares doctors for the legal process, explaining how their testimony and reports can influence legal outcomes.
While this book is not a replacement for textbooks or comprehensive legal/medical references, it serves as a primer for understanding the intersection of law and medicine. With real-life case studies and practical advice, this book addresses common challenges faced by both doctors and lawyers in the courtroom. Whether you’re a lawyer preparing for cross-examination, a doctor anticipating court proceedings, or anyone interested in how law and medicine intersect, this book offers an engaging and informative exploration. It delves into the complexities of medical-legal cases with real-world examples, expert insights, and thought-provoking analysis, making it a must-read for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Key Takeaways– What are these 15 things ?
- Importance of Cross-Examining Medical Experts
- Role of Anatomy in Legal Cases
- Essential Human Anatomy
- How to Use Anatomy Effectively During Cross-Examination
- Understanding the Cause of Death
- Postmortem Changes
- How Injuries are Reported?
- How to Approach Medical Records and Documentation in Legal Cases?
- How to Approach Multiple Medical Reports in a Single Case ?
- How to Examine the Methodology Behind the Opinion of Medical Experts ?
- Assessing the Credibility of Medical Experts in Legal Proceedings
- Leveraging Medical Evidence to Corroborate and Challenge Witness Statements in Legal Proceedings
- Cross-Examination of Medical Experts – Strategies and Tactics
- Handling the Psychological Dynamics of Cross-Examination in Legal Cases
- Practical Cross-Examination: Applying What You’ve Learned
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Reviews
Being a Doctor who was interested in Forensics, I always wanted a book chronicling the nitty gritty of medicolegal aspect. There is unfortunately a huge gap in such knowledge base. This book by Dr. Glory Ghai is a crisp attempt to bridge that gap. Written in clear language, avoiding jargons and yet putting through the key takeaways, make this book a unique read.
— Dr Vedavati Bandyopadhyay
The book holds empowering insights that one should know of. Multiple reports, cross examinations and so much more. Never knew where to access such information. A must have for both legal and medial professionals.
— Mr Japjot Kang
The book is deviation from usual books on the topic, with details on how reports are written, how presented, interpreted, questioned thus bringing a complete perspective in one picture.
— Dr Veena Singh
