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Screening Reports
A clinical negligence screening report provides an initial expert overview of a potential claim to determine its legal and clinical viability. These reports assist solicitors in identifying whether a case meets the threshold for breach of duty and causation before committing to the costs of a full Part 35 report.
Overview
When this report is required
- To assess the merits of a potential clinical negligence claim at the pre-action stage
- To identify specific medical errors or failures in the standard of care
- To determine if the “but for” test of causation is likely to be satisfied
- To provide a cost-effective evaluation of case viability for Legal Aid or ATE insurance
What the expert assesses
- Adherence to professional standards of care
- Potential breaches of duty
- Likelihood of a causal link to the injury
- Sufficiency of available medical records
- Strengths and weaknesses of the clinical evidence
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Advisory (Pre-proceedings) |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Rapid Turnaround
Specialist expertise
Specialist Physicians
Nursing Experts
Consultant Surgeons
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.