Question: An experienced PMHNP serves as an expert witness in a malpractice case where a PMHNP has been named as one of the defendants in a wrongful death of a client seen in an outpatient clinic. What is the primary role of the expert witness in malpractice litigation? Need Assignment Help?
Question options:
a) Determine whether the care rendered by the defendant caused the injury.
b) Determine whether the care rendered by the defendant was reasonable and prudent.
c) Determine whether the care rendered by the defendant met the standard of care of a similarly qualified NP.
d) Determine whether the care rendered by the defendant met a level of gross negligence or willful misconduct.