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| Scientists in the Courtroom: Basic Pointers for the Expert Scientific Witness David L. Eaton and David Kalman Department of Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 USA Abstract
The need for expert and unbiased participation in legal proceedings by physicians, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, environmental scientists, regulators, and similar professionals is hampered by lack of familiarity with the requirements of expert testimony and lack of oppportunities for professional training in this activity. Drawing on material developed in a continuing education course offered by the University of Washington, we describe the role and process of being an expert witness and provide basic information regarding good professional practices pertaining to the testifying expert role. Key words: Environ Health Perspect 102:668-672 (1994) Address correspondence to D.L. Eaton, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Health Sciences Building, University of Washington, F-561, 1959 NE Pacific, Seattle, WA 98195 USA. We thank the following individuals for their input and/or review of this article: Yvonne Huggins-McClain and Kris Houser of Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender ; Greg Keller and Mark Clark of Hillis, Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe. Received 11 January 1994 ; accepted 17 May 1994
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