In last month's issue we looked at a pending complaint made against a forensic psychologist to the ethics committee of his professional organization by an examinee unhappy with the psychologist's
Expert Witnesses Disciplined By Their Own Ranks
In last month's issue we looked at a pending complaint made against a forensic psychologist to the ethics committee of his professional organization by an examinee unhappy with the psychologist's recommendation. We also explored case law in the Seventh Circuit that holds the decisions of professional organizations are not reviewable by the courts as long as the person being disciplined was given procedural due process. In this month's installment, we see how this state of affairs not only negatively impacts the professional prospects of the medical expert but also the free expression of valid medical opinions in the courtroom and other comparable settings.
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