Women as expert witnesses: a review of the literature.

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Endometriosis Presenting as Recurrent Haemorrhagic Ascites: A Case Report and Literature Review

Endometriosis is a common condition that occurs in 6-10% of all reproductive age women. This number increases to approximately 40% in women with infertility and nearly 75% in women with complaints of chronic pelvic pain. Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. The most common complaints associated with endometriosis are dysmeno...

Liability for the psychiatrist expert witness.

OBJECTIVE An increasing number of general psychiatrists are acting as expert witnesses in the legal system. The purpose of this article is to help psychiatrists who are interested in doing forensic work by informing them of the risks entailed. METHOD The author reviews the medical and legal literature about expert witness immunity. RESULTS The author explains the traditional concept of expe...

Effects of Acupuncture on Anxiety in Infertile Women: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Background & aim: Stress and anxiety due to waiting for treatment results and uncertainty of treatment success are common problems in infertile women. Acupuncture has been suggested as an effective strategy to relieve anxiety. This study aimed to review the available evidence on the effects of acupuncture on anxiety in infertile women. Methods: This systematic review was conducted via searching...

حجیت نظریه کارشناسی پزشکی در اثبات حجر

Medical expert’s opinion about psychological situation and extent of responsibility is known as a reason which to juridical courts refers for sentencing of incapacity. It is current in many countries. In Iran in the most situations medical expert opinions based on being insanity or non-intellectual growth are determinant, so expert opinions are very important. Here there is a question: co...