Beard v. Meridia Huron Hospital

Moyer, C J.

{¶ 1} The issue presented in this case concerns the extent to which an expert witness, testifying on direct examination, may make reference to professional literature, which is often referred to as “learned treatises.” We hold that an expert witness may testify that his or her opinions are based, in part, on a review of professional literature. Applying this holding to the facts of the instant case, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and reinstate the order of the trial court.

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{¶ 2} Defendant-appellant, Dr. Oscar Nicholson Jr., performed an elective hernia-repair…