What is the test for determining the qualifications of an expert in a medical malpractice case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Cardenas, 2d Crim. No. B268719 (Cal. App. 2017):

considerable latitude in determining the qualifications of an expert and its ruling will not be disturbed on appeal unless a manifest abuse of discretion [is] shown. [Citations.]" (People v. Bloyd (1987) 43 Cal.3d 333, 357.) "Discretion is abused when the court exceeds the bounds of reason, all of the circumstances being considered. [Citations.]" (People v. Bradford (1976) 17 Cal.3d 8, 20.)

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