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Medical Causation
Medical causation reports analyze the link between specific clinical actions—or omissions—and a person’s death. These assessments assist the Coroner in determining whether a particular event “more than minimally” contributed to the fatality, providing a clear chain of evidence for the court.
Overview
When this report is required
- Negligence Allegations arise when family members or legal teams suspect a breach in the standard of care led to death
- Complex Comorbidity Reviews are necessary when multiple health factors make it difficult to isolate the primary cause of death
- Delayed Treatment Inquiries occur when a wait for surgery, medication, or ambulance arrival is a suspected contributing factor
- Pharmaceutical Error Investigations involve determining if incorrect dosages or drug contraindications caused a fatal physiological reaction
What the expert assesses
- Causation analysis
- Degree of clinical contribution to death
- Impact of pre-existing vulnerabilities
- Foreseeability of the fatal outcome
- Clinical standard of care adherence
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Desktop Review, Clinical Records, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Coroner’s Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
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Specialist expertise
Specialist Consultants
Intensivists
Emergency Medicine Experts
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.