Annual Medico-legal
Conference (England)
1 December 2023
9.15 – 17.00
Examination Schools, University Oxford
CPD accreditation: 6 hours
(Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow)
Cost: £320 (+VAT)
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Our annual conference is always one of the most popular events on our calendar. It brings together medical and legal professionals from across the UK to get the latest medico-legal updates and insights on a range of topics, from report writing to causation.
This conference offers exceptional value for money given the very high-calibre of speakers.
Unlike many medico-legal conferences, Inspire MediLaw’s event is designed solely for medical professionals.
Chaired by Simon Readhead KC, Barrister, Deka Chambers and President of the Medico-Legal Society
This year’s conference will be chaired by Simon Readhead KC.
Alongside Simon, we’ll also be welcoming a host of other high-profile speakers, who will cover:
- the latest medico-legal updates
- top tips for report writing
- how to survive an Inquest
- addressing the legal issues: material contribution
- the business of running a successful medico-legal practice.
Our legal speakers are all ranked highly in the Legal 500. We’ll also be welcoming experienced medical experts from a cross section of specialities who will share their own experiences of medico-legal practice.
Network with like-minded clinicians
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to network with others working in the medico-legal profession and hear the lived experiences of legal and medical professionals.
The event is suitable for established medical expert witnesses and newcomers to the role. It is also suitable for medical professionals who have specific interests in medico-legal issues
Programme
Annual Medico-legal Conference (England)
1 December 2023
Chair, Simon Readhead KC, Deka Chambers and President of the Medico-Legal Society
9.15
Registration
09.30
Stories of medico-legal practice at the Bar
James Badenoch KC, 1 Crown Row Office
10.10
Panel discussion on report writing – top tips from our legal panel
Joe McManus, Partner, Kennedys, Paul Sankey, Clinical Negligence
Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law, John White, Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law and Lauren Sutherland KC
10.50
Refreshments
11.05
Addressing the legal issues: material contribution
Paul Sankey, Clinical Negligence Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law
11.45
How to survive an inquest
John White, Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law
12.20
Conferences with Counsel
The lawyer’s perspective
What to expect
Preparation
The discussion
The joint statement
Change of opinion
Giles Eyre, Barrister, Deka Chambers
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Consent update following the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch
Lauren Sutherland KC, Ampersand Advocates & Byrom Street Chambers
14.40
Reflecting on recent cases: challenges and pitfalls
Joe McManus, Partner, Kennedys Solicitors
15.20
Refreshments
15.35
The business of running a successful medico-legal practice
Medico-legal digitisation
Richard Williams-Lees (Co-Founder, CEO and Director of McCollum Consultants/ALLDOQ)
Working with agencies
Getting instructions – building relationships with solicitors and agencies
Working in different jurisdictions
What to charge for and tips on how to chase unpaid invoices
A collaboration of experienced medical experts
Dr Adrian Rees, GP others TBC
16.20
Defence work – the future of medico-legal claims in the NHS
Simon Hammond
NHS Resolution
17.00
Round-up and close
Speakers
Simon Readhead KC
Lauren Sutherland KC
Giles Eyre
Mr Paul Sankey
Isabel Bathurst
Dr Adrian Rees
John White
Joe McManus
Simon Hammond
James Badenoch KC
Feedback from last year’s conference
