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 Changes in Civil Liability Bill - an update on progress
Reforms to the Civil Liability Bill were announced on 20 March in respect of whiplash claims. These changes affect the way the discount rate is applied to personal injury settlements. Lord Chancellor, David Gaulke, says, “the…
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Read more Medico Legal Clinical Negligence - Case Study
What are the unique skills that a medico legal expert witness can bring to a clinical negligence case to achieve a fair outcome? The far-reaching consequences of clinical negligence The case: Anne suffered with chronic…
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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 Bristol and Leeds added to growing list of clinic locations
When a patient is suffering from a chronic pain condition, our experts understand that a long journey into London or Reading might be difficult and uncomfortable. We are committed to providing high quality client service…
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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 New dates for Birmingham Pain Clinic - June and July 2018
Dr Jenner’s pain clinic in Birmingham has proved a huge success. Originally planned quarterly, our next clinic is scheduled for 8 June 2018. Due to high demand we are also running an extra clinic on 20…
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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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