Inquests are an important part of investigations into unexpected deaths. Healthcare professionals can feel apprehensive or daunted by the inquest process, particularly if called to give evidence in a hearing. Much of this apprehension comes from a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the aims and processes of an inquest and of the other professionals involved.
Our Inquest training is designed to ensure healthcare professionals have the essential skills, tools, and knowledge to give evidence confidently and compassionately. The training provides a 360 overview and guidance from a range of very experienced legal and medical professionals who are regularly involved in inquests. Their insights and advice will demystify the process and increase your confidence if you’re called to give evidence.
The training covers the inquest process from start to finish and provides practical advice and guidance on reporting deaths and certification, drafting a statement with a statement writing exercise and giving oral evidence with the opportunity to draft a witness statement and give evidence in our Mock Inquest Court.
Accredited for 5.5 hours CPD
This course is taught by a highly experienced Consultant Solicitor, Isabel Bathurst who represents families at inquests following catastrophic accidents, clinical negligence, and deaths in custody. Isabel is joined by a highly experienced Consultant in Intensive Care who shares her tips and advice. Finally, Hull University Lecturer and Assistant Coroner shares invaluable insights into the Coronial process.
practical witness statement writing exercise based on a clinical scenario
Discussion and feedback
Emily Shardlow, Consultant in Intensive Care & Isabel Bathurst, Inquest Solicitor
Mock Inquest – an opportunity to give evidence on your witness statement.
Feedback and discussion
Coroner’s conclusions and learnings
Professional/disciplinary outcome and litigation
Isabel Bathurst, Consultant Solicitor
Review of the day’s content, open forum for questions and feedback
Frequently asked questions – put your questions to:-
Dr Emily Shardlow, Consultant in Intensive Care Assistant Coroner
Isabel Bathurst, Consultant Inquest Solicitor
Very useful to watch the Coroners case and to get the Assistant Coroner to come and speak to us.
Covered the topics I was interested in. Thank you very much – best spent money in the last year. Fantastic presentations and very approachable speakers.
It was a great overview of the background and practical advice on how to prepare and answer questions at inquests. We do not receive any such training within the hospital.
The inquest training was probably one of the best I have attended. Thank you!
It is so useful and educational that I find it hard to understand why it is not part of essential training.