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How does an ADHD diagnosis impact personal injury and clinical negligence claims?
by Dr Priscilla Kent, Consultant Psychiatrist
6 May 2026
ADHD influences personal injury and medical negligence claims by complicating liability due to increased accident risk, potentially extending recovery times, and necessitating specialised rehabilitation. Despite these challenges, having ADHD should not prevent justified claims from being made.
Outcomes following orthopaedic treatment for cerebral palsy and their medicolegal implications
27 April 2026
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most frequent cause of childhood physical disability, occurring in around 2-3 of every 1000 births. The condition can be defined as one or more permanent disorders of movement or posture development due to non-progressive injury to the foetal or infant brain. Musculoskeletal abnormalities include contractures, torsion in long bones, spinal […]
Managing the Medicolegal Risks of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Cosmetic Surgery
30 March 2026
When performing cosmetic surgery on patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), surgeons should attempt to identify psychological traits and use validated diagnostic tools to avoid unnecessary procedures and prioritise mental health referrals over ineffective surgical interventions.