How to be a better expert witness (panel discussion)

Paul Sankey, Lauren Sutherland KC and Dr Chris Danbury

Find out what the latest GMC guidance on consent means for you as a medical practitioner. Hear a panel of distinguished legal and clinical experts discuss the changes, as well as the consequences of failing to process patient consent legally and adequately.

Helen Pagett, Barrister, Crown Office Chambers

In this webinar, Helen Pagett looks at the importance of CPR 35 in ensuring that cases are dealt with justly and at a proportionate cost.

Helen discusses how CPR impacts on the expert witness, what evidence is considered proportionate and how to fulfil your legal responsibilities.

Finally, she offers her top tips on preparing for joint meetings, and what happens if you are asked to attend court.

Paul Sankey, Medical Negligence Solicitor, Enable Law

Paul Sankey reflects on the meaning of patient consent from a medical and legal perspective – in the light of the latest GMC guidance.

Paul looks at what constitutes ‘meaningful dialogue’ between clinician and patient – in the context of different clinical scenarios. He offers some top tips to help medical professionals fulfil their legal responsibilities in this complex area.