The good, bad, and the ugly of being a medical expert witness

I have spent a good part of my career investing time and energy towards side hustles.  I generally categorize them into two distinct types of ventures.  The lazy side hustle involves starting a business or consulting in a field tangential to ones main hustle.  For example, an accountant who works normally as an auditor may do a few tax returns on the side during tax season.  I call his type of work “lazy” because most likely, the professional does not need any extensive extra training on top of what they already have obtained for their primary career.  The non-lazy side hustle, like real estate, usually requires stepping out of one’s comfort zone and learning a new skill or starting a completely unrelated business. I currently am engaged in a number of different lazy side hustles.  They boost my W-2 income and allow a great deal of freedom and choice when it comes how I spend my time. One of the most controversial is acting as a medical expert witness.  In order to have a malpractice suit against a doctor, both plaintiffs and defense attorneys need skilled physicians to render opinions about the standard of care related to the case. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Finance Practice Management Source Type: blogs