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. 1997 Aug;22(4):325-43.
doi: 10.1093/jmp/22.4.325.

Confessions of an expert ethics witness

K Kipnis  1
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Confessions of an expert ethics witness

K Kipnis. J Med Philos. 1997 Aug.

Abstract

The aim of this essay is to describe and reflect upon the concrete particulars of one academician's work as an expert ethics witness. The commentary on my practices and the narrative descriptions of three cases are offered as evidence for the thesis that it is possible to act honorably within a role that some have considered to be inherently illicit. Practical measures are described for avoiding some of the best known pitfalls. The discussion concludes with a listing of the distinctive competencies and understandings that are useful in serving as an expert ethics witness.

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