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attorneys working with experts and equally for experts working with attorneys is preparation. Itis essential for attorneys working with experts. It makes no difference if the expert is yours ortheirs. Preparation is the key. For experts, without adequate preparation, advocacy for theiropinions would be inadequate. But before this key can be used, there are issues that must beaddressed: what does your client want? What is the theory of your case? What type of expert doyou need? Where will you find the expert? What does the expert need to do to work successfullywith the attorney? Once those questions are answered, there is more to consider.Junk Science Case Of Serotonin Syndrome In CourtSteven Fayer, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA (Stevenfayer@gmail.com)A medical malpractice case involving allegations of improper prescribing as the cause of deathdue to seratonin syndrome, was shown to be a false accusation. The case went to a trial and thispresentation will describe the case as an example of junk science. I will define junk science andalso discuss the Daubert ruling as a means of maintaining the standard for the proper inclusion ofscientific principles in the legal system. This case and the jury verdict will be discussed.181. Women and Families in Adverse Life SituationsEggshells in the NestDebra Bastien, University of New Brunswick (dbastien@unb.ca)Combat-induced PTSD has historically generated psychological casualties of war and has beenan ongoing concern for Canadian Forces (CF) personnel, their wives and families. There hasbeen extensive media coverage on the escalating number of PTSD diagnoses since deploymentsto Afghanistan, however little attention has been given to CF families at risk for “secondarytraumatisation” (Hoge, 2010). 70.8% of military personnel are married and 54% of these familieshave children, the majority of which are under the age of 11 (Triscott & Dupres, 1996). Violenceand instability create upheaval amongst families dealing with PTSD (Harrison & Laliberte,1994). Croatian authors, Franciskovic et al. (2007) recommend that treatments offered toveterans with PTSD must also be offered to their families. Veterans with PTSD return from warexpecting home to provide safety and security, yet stress can intensify when they have difficultyreintegrating into spousal and parental responsibilities. Spouses are generally unprepared for theunpredictable and violent reactions that may emerge when traumatic memories are triggered. Allmembers of the family walk on eggshells in navigating this unknown high risk terrain. To date,few studies have addressed this complicated family dilemma. In this narrative inquiry the silentand secret stories of the trauma and healing of military wives are examined. Narrative offers ameans of giving voice to personal experiences. Uncovering the private realm of these intimatestories can provide health care workers and policy makers with a deeper understanding of how426