Staccato v. Valley Hospital

OPINION

At issue in this appeal is whether a physician is qualified to testify as to the proper standard of care in a malpractice action against a nurse when the allegedly negligent act implicates the physician’s realm of expertise. We conclude that a physician or other medical care provider is qualified to testify as to the accepted standard of care for a procedure or treatment if the physician’s or provider’s experience, education, and training establish the expertise necessary to perform the procedure or render the treatment at issue. In so concluding, we clarify that a medical expert…