CFPN Legal Proceedings and Expert Witness Role 3

Question 1

If a forensic pharmacy nurse is asked during testimony to review a document she did not prepare, what should she do first?

Accepted Answer

Take time to review the document carefully before answering

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Immediately agree or disagree based on first impression

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Refuse to review any document not previously disclosed to her

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Ask the opposing attorney for permission to review it

Question 2

A forensic pharmacy nurse is retained as an expert by the plaintiff in a civil case. Who does her ultimate professional obligation of truthfulness run to?

Accepted Answer

The court and the truth

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The plaintiff who retained her

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The plaintiff's attorney

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The healthcare facility involved

Question 3

What is the appropriate response if an attorney objects during a forensic nurse's testimony before she completes her answer?

Accepted Answer

Stop speaking immediately and wait for the judge's ruling

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Complete the answer quickly before the ruling

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Redirect the answer away from the objected content

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Ask the opposing attorney why they objected

Question 4

Under HIPAA, when may a forensic pharmacy nurse disclose protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

When required by a valid court order or law enforcement demand meeting specific legal criteria

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Whenever law enforcement verbally requests it

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When the patient is suspected of a crime

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When the employer requests records for internal review

Question 5

What is the most professionally appropriate way for a forensic pharmacy nurse to respond to a question she does not know the answer to during testimony?

Accepted Answer

State 'I don't know' or 'I don't recall' clearly and honestly

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Provide her best guess to avoid appearing uninformed

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Defer to the attorneys to provide the answer

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Reference what a colleague would likely say

Question 6

Which document formalizes the agreement between a forensic pharmacy nurse expert and the retaining attorney regarding fees, scope, and obligations?

Accepted Answer

Expert retention agreement (engagement letter)

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Subpoena duces tecum

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Chain of custody form

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Affidavit of expertise