The challenges of CRPS in a medicolegal context
Dr Chris Jenner has recently produced a series of short videos about CRPS and some of the challenges that come with a CRPS diagnosis in a medicolegal context. Part I - Introduction to Dr Chris JennerPart…
Read more Case study: The role of the expert in proving causation
Causation is generally accepted as being one of the most difficult areas for medicolegal experts to address. Even in seemingly clear cut pain cases as the one outlined below, it’s essential to engage an expert…
Read more Informed Consent - case study
In March 2015, a unanimous decision in the U.K. Supreme Court (Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board) made it clear that doctors must ensure their patients are aware of the risks of any treatments they offer…
Read more To what extent can CRPS be defined as a psychological condition?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a medicolegal context In this series of videos Dr Chris Jenner, consultant in pain medicine and expert witness, discusses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the extent to which it can…
Read more Duty of candour
7 out of 10 complaints to the NHS mention poor communication and medical staff not explaining what went wrong. Since the introduction of the duty of candour in November 2014 for clinical trusts and April…
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Read more Fibromyalgia – the challenges of diagnosis and building a medico legal case
Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons (the soft fibrous tissues in the body). It…
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Read more CRPS - physical condition or somatoform disorder?
In this article, Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez LMS, FRCA FFPMRCA explores Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in detail, looking at pathophysiology theories and different treatment approaches. Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez LMS, FRCA FFPMRCA has a NHS practice is…
Read more Whiplash - an expert view from Dr Ramos-Galvez
In his recent article for Your Expert Witness, Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez examines the complexities of diagnosing and treating whiplash. He explores the devastating effects whiplash can have on a claimant’s quality of life, as well…
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Read more A good medicolegal report could tip the balance
The knowledge of your medical expert will be critical to your personal injury or medical negligence case, however the value of a well-written and well-structured medico legal expert witness report shouldn’t be underestimated. A good…
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Read more Whiplash
Medicolegal Partners receive instructions on a significant number of personal injury claims related to road traffic accidents. Many of the chronic pain conditions which exist long after the index event are caused by whiplash injuries…
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