Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels The Montgomery Framework and Information Disclosure Since the judgment in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11, the legal test for consent has shifted focus from the Bolam standard of what a reasonable body of medical opinion would disclose, to what a reasonable person in the patient’s position…
Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels The Lock Review and Clinical Negligence: Collaborating on Causation with Scientific and Medico-Legal Experts In clinical negligence litigation, causation disputes often hinge on the interplay between scientific principles and clinical practice. The Lock Review, commissioned by the UK government to examine scientific evidence in the justice system, has highlighted…
Photo by https://kaboompics.com/ via Pexels The Clinical-Legal Interface of Causation In clinical negligence litigation, the assessment of causation frequently hinges upon distinguishing between the index event of an alleged breach and the influence of a patient’s pre-existing orthopaedic condition. Establishing causation often necessitates a detailed review of orthopaedic clinical outcomes, particularly where the patient presents…
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels Matching Subspecialists in Polytrauma Claims: Combining Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedic Experts in Catastrophic Injury In catastrophic injury claims involving polytrauma, the interplay between multiple body systems often creates complex medico-legal challenges. Alleged breaches may span emergency care, surgical intervention and long-term rehabilitation, requiring expert evidence that addresses each clinical…
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels Prevention of Future Deaths Reports: How Forensic Pathologists and Intensive Care Experts Collaborate in Article 2 Inquests In medico-legal practice, Article 2 inquests represent a critical juncture where clinical negligence, systemic healthcare failures and coronial law intersect. The coroner’s duty to investigate deaths where the state may have failed…
Photo by Vitaly Gariev via Pexels Sepsis Pathway Failures: Why A&E, ICU and GP Experts Are All Required in Delayed Sepsis Claims Sepsis remains a significant challenge in clinical practice and a key area for litigation within the UK. Claims arising from alleged failures in sepsis recognition and management often involve complex sequences across multiple…
Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels Deprivation of Liberty in 2026: The Acid Test, DoLS Authorisation and the Psychiatric Assessor’s Role The concept of deprivation of liberty in care settings represents a complex medico-legal area with profound implications for vulnerable individuals. It requires stringent legal oversight and expert clinical assessment. Solicitors handling clinical negligence claims,…
Photo by August de Richelieu via Pexels Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: The Complete Guide for Solicitors and Clinicians Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) represent a critical intersection of clinical practice, human rights, and the law. For solicitors acting in clinical negligence, personal injury, CICA claims, or inquests, understanding the intricate framework of DoLS is essential….
Photo by SHOX ART via Pexels Instructing Medical Experts: A CPR Part 35 Guide for UK Solicitors Effective instruction of medical experts is fundamental to successful litigation in clinical negligence, personal injury, and CICA claims, as well as complex inquests. The evidence provided by these experts often forms the basis for allegations of breach of…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Article 2 Inquests: A Guide to Coronial Investigations Involving State Responsibility In the complex landscape of medico-legal practice, inquests hold a unique position, particularly those designated as ‘Article 2 inquests’. These investigations extend beyond factual inquiries into the cause of death, engaging when there is an arguable breach of the…
