Thought Leadership

The challenges of diagnosing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Dr Ramos-Galvez Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez LMS, FRCA, FFPMRCA is a Consultant in Pain Medicine and leading expert witness with a speciality in CRPS. In the second of his series of articles he discusses the challenges…
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From Bolam to Montgomery – the changing definition of clinical negligence

In this article we discuss the definition of clinical negligence, explaining the significance of the Bolam Test and the subsequent case law that now provides the framework for clinical negligence litigation. The inherent duty of care…
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The positive impact of trauma networks in the UK

Mr Ash Vasireddy Mr Aswinkumar Vasireddy BSc (Hons) MBBS FRCS is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon and Expert Witness based at Kings College Hospital in London. He discusses how trauma networks are helping improve…
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An Introduction to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez LMS, FRCA, FFPMRCA Consultant in Pain Medicine and leading expert witness discusses the complexities that Complex Regional Pain presents to both the medical and legal profession. In this, the…
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Is the opioid crisis coming to the UK and what impact could it have on medical negligence claims?

Opioids are natural and synthetic substances that activate opioid neuroreceptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems and include morphine, codeine, fentanyl, tramadol, methadone, oxycodone and hydrocodone (1–3). Despite a lack of evidence of their…
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Orthopaedic trauma surgeon: expert witness credentials

Mr Ash Vasireddy is a full-time fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at King’s College Hospital, which is one of the busiest major trauma centres in the U.K. He qualified at Guy’s, King’s & St. Thomas’ Medical…
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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…
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Dr Ramos-Galvez and Dr Jenner discuss treatment options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez and Dr Christopher Jenner are skilled consultants in pain medicine with extensive experience in treating and managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Both experts have explored a range of treatment methods to manage and treat…
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