Medical professionals have traditionally recognized and accepted their social responsibility to promote high moral and ethical standards. It is the expectation of Medical Research Consultants that each of its medical professional colleagues will embody these standards in all arenas of practice, including medical-legal consultation and testimony. The purpose of medical-legal consulting is to educate attorneys and triers of fact. This education differs inherently from MRC's attorney advocacy role. All responsibilities must be performed in the strictest confidence and with the highest degree of integrity.
Objectivity is essential in review and appraisal of medical materials.
Reviews should be free of any conflict of interest or even the appearance of any conflict of interest. Cases reviewed by any individual should reflect an objective balance between plaintiff and defense matters. Medical professionals agree to review or testify to matters in which their peers would consider them experts. They shall observe the technical and ethical standards of their medical profession. Medical professionals shall maintain a current Curriculum Vitae that lists all information pertinent to their expert qualifications.