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The medicolegal challenges of assessing psychiatric injury following a road traffic accident
by Dr Priscilla Kent, Consultant Psychiatrist
15 July 2026
As the number of cars on the road has increased, so has the likelihood of being involved in a road traffic accident (RTA). The nonfatal physical consequences of these incidents range from minor functional impairment to significant disability. However, there can also be an effect on psychological wellbeing. Both the physical and psychiatric sequelae of […]
The medicolegal implications of complications following spinal surgery
16 June 2026
Spinal surgery may be contemplated for several conditions, including congenital abnormalities, degenerative conditions, traumatic injury and tumours. Often, these procedures are complex. Therefore, the frequency of complications is relatively high, occurring in up to 20% of patients. While some of these unwanted effects are mild, others can be devastating for the patient and even lead to death. Spinal surgery complications can be divided into those that arise during surgery itself, and […]
Defending medicolegal cases relating to Intensive Care Unit acquired infections
11 June 2026
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is any infection that is not clinically manifest or incubating at the time of admission. Conventionally, infections that become evident within 48 hours of admission are deemed to be community-acquired, while those that appear later, unless there is clear evidence of their existence at admission, are classified as hospital-acquired. HAIs are common, affecting around 6.5% of patients, with a higher prevalence in […]