Inquest training for healthcare professionals

13 June 2024

10.00am - 4.30pm

Hull University

Accredited for 5.5 hours CPD

Cost: £395 (+VAT)

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Learn how to give evidence confidently at an inquest

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

Learning outcomes:

  • knowledge of the Inquest process, what triggers an investigation following a death and the purpose of the Inquest
  • understand the legal framework and how to comply with court requirements
  • know your role in the inquest and how to best assist the Court
  • training on how to draft your witness statement with a practical session on statement writing
  • learn how to give evidence confidently and compassionately with the opportunity to take part in our Mock Inquest  
  • the opportunity to put questions to our medical and legal experts
  • understand the Coroner’s findings and conclusions
  • tips and advice throughout the training from our experienced team

Taught by leading medico-legal experts

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.

Programme

Inquest training for healthcare professionals - 13 June 2024

9.45
Registration
10.00
Conversations with a Coroner’s Assistant
  • Role of the Coroner
  • Purpose of an Inquest
  • When to refer a death to the Coroner
  • The difference between natural and unnatural deaths
  • How you can best assist the court and the family
  • What makes a good witness – tips and pitfalls
  • Lecturer Hull University & Assistant Coroner
11.00
Refreshments
11.15
How to prepare for an Inquest – insights from an Intensive Care Consultant
  • How to provide a good witness statement
  • Preparing yourself for giving evidence – tips and techniques
  • How to give effective evidence
  • Your professional and legal obligations
  • Consultant in Intensive Care
12.00
Writing your statement – tips and techniques

practical witness statement writing exercise based on a clinical scenario

Discussion and feedback

Emily Shardlow, Consultant in Intensive Care & Isabel Bathurst, Inquest Solicitor

13.00
Lunch
14.00
Giving evidence at Inquest – role play session

Mock Inquest – an opportunity to give evidence on your witness statement.

Feedback and discussion

15.45
Refreshments
16.00
Summing up

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

Speakers

Inquest, Inquiry and Injury Solicitor

Feedback from previous delegates