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Clinical Negligence Conference
Programme
9.00 | Registration |
9.15 | Chair’s Introduction Lauren Sutherland QC, Ampersand Chambers, Edinburgh |
9.30 | General Practice Negligence :-Errors in out-of-hours care :-Delayed/missed diagnosis of cancer :-Inappropriate referrals and not adhering to NICE guidelines Dr Adrian Rees, General Practitioner & Expert Witness, Malt Kiln Medical Ltd |
10.10 | The spectrum of diagnostic errors in Radiology :-Delay in cancer diagnosis :-Standards that apply :-Common medico-legal themes :-Medico-Legal issues in mammography :-Case studies Dr Nerys Forester, Consultant Radiologist, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust |
10.40 | Refreshments |
11.00 | Plastic Surgery negligence :-Skin cancer – misdiagnosis of malignant melanoma :-Common errors in plastic surgery :-Failed implants / breast reduction Mr Tony Armstrong, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading |
11.40 | Histopathology – failure to interpret the results correctly Dr John Grant, Consultant Histopathologist & Clinical Lead, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
12.10 | Common claims in the Emergency Department :-Cauda equina :-Scaphoid injury :-Headaches :-DVT’s Mr Francis Morris, Emergency Department Consultant, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield |
12.50 | Lunch |
13.50 | Causation and Quantum issues in cancer cases Isla Davie, Advocate, Ampersand Stable, Edinburgh |
14.15 | Tumour growth rates in oncology and how to assess the impact of delay in diagnosis Dr Ernest Allan, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester |
14.55 | Refreshments |
15.15 | Panel discussion: MDT’s and the importance of them in cancer cases. How do you sue an MDT? Legal Speakers and Medical Speakers |
16.00 | Breast cancer and delays in diagnosis Mr William Allum, Consultant Breast Surgeon, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London |
16.40 | Close |
Speakers
Chair:
Lauren Sutherland QC, Advocate, Ampersand Chambers, Edinburgh.
Legal Speaker:
Isla Davie, Advocate, Ampersand Chambers, Edinburgh.
Medical Speakers:
Dr Adrian Rees, General Practitioner & Expert Witness, Yeadon Tarn Medical Practice, Leeds.
Dr Nerys Forester, Consultant Radiologist, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Mr Tony Armstrong, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading.
Dr John Grant, Consultant Histopathologist & Clinical Lead, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mr Francis Morris, Emergency Department Consultant, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
Dr Ernest Allan, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester
Mr William Allum, Consultant Breast Surgeon, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London
Event Details
Bringing together medical and legal experts
Our one day conference brings together leading medical and legal experts so you can;
- Acquire the very latest legal and medical information
- Learn from the best in their field
- Earn 6 CPD points – APIL accredited
- Network with the in (the know) crowd.
The packed programme includes presentations from well respected and renowned keynote speakers which are designed to help you assess and manage your clinical negligence claims. Our conference will focus on enhancing your medical knowledge with case studies and an opportunity to spend one-on-one time with our experts. Following each topic there will be time for audience participation and Q&A.
- Monday 1 October, 9am-4.30pm
- CPD accredited – 6 hours
- The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square
- £250 +VAT (group discount available, please contact us)