Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
We provide a specialist gynaecology report for solicitors and legal teams managing complex birth injury and reproductive health claims. Our obstetrician and gynaecologist for birth injury claims experts provide definitive evidence on neonatal and maternal outcomes.
The Role of an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
When solicitors instruct this expert
- When an obstetrics expert witness is required to assess the standard of care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Determining the link between sub-standard monitoring and a medico-legal report on cerebral palsy causation
- Assessing a claimant’s injuries for a gynaecology expert for clinical negligence litigation
- Acting as a birth injury expert in cases involving shoulder dystocia, hypoxia, or forceps complications
- When gynaecology medico-legal evidence is needed to evaluate surgical errors or delayed cancer diagnoses
What the expert addresses in the report
- The findings of an independent obstetrician for maternal injury reports regarding tears, haemorrhage, or psychological trauma
- A detailed opinion from a consultant gynaecologist for surgical error negligence concerning elective procedures or hysterectomies
- The results of an obstetric negligence review regarding CTG interpretation and the timing of emergency interventions
- A comprehensive analysis of the management of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and other high-risk factors
- Clear opinions on whether the “but for” test is met in cases of neonatal permanent disability
Medico-Legal Applications
Clinical Negligence (Obstetrics)
Evaluating sub-standard labour management leading to cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or maternal birth trauma.
Clinical Negligence (Gynaecology)
Assessing surgical complications, such as bladder or bowel injury during gynaecological procedures, or delayed diagnosis of endometriosis.
Inquests
Providing expert testimony in cases involving maternal or neonatal death during childbirth or post-operative recovery.
Core Areas of Expertise
Common Questions
Can the expert determine the timing of a neonatal brain injury?
Yes, the obstetrics expert witness reviews CTG records and blood gases to provide an opinion on the timing of hypoxia.
What is included in a gynaecology medico-legal report?
It covers standard of care, causation, and the long-term impact on reproductive health or physical function.