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Medico-Legal issues in Obstetrics

This conference offers legal professionals a opportunity to enhance their understanding of obstetric claims. Obstetric claims continues to be amongst the most expensive and complex in medical litigation.

By attending this conference, participants will gain invaluable insights from leading medical and legal experts, exploring the intricate landscape of obstetric negligence claims.
The event provides a unique platform to:

  • Understand the latest medical advancements and technological developments in obstetrics.
  • Analyse groundbreaking case verdicts and legal strategies.
  • Network with top professionals in medicine and law.
  • Develop practical skills for managing and defending complex obstetric claims.
Event Details
19 May 2025
09:
30 -
16:
30
The Kimpton, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
5 Hours, APIL ACCREDITATION PENDING
£325.00 (+VAT)
  • 09:30

    Registration

  • 09:45

    Chair’s introduction

  • 09:50

    The value of Pre-Natal Screening and Diagnosis: Recent Developments, critical concerns and practical issues

    Dr Charlotte Frise, Consultant Obstetric Physician Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital, London

  • 10:25

    Management of labour

    Abigail Luck, Midwife, Director Safer Beginnings Limited, Certified Expert Witness, Clinical Lead and Advisor and Independent Healthcare Safety Investigator and Trainer

  • 11:05

    Refreshments

  • 11:20

    Common Negligence errors in Obstetric cases: A legal and medical perspective

    Panel to be confirmed

  • 11:55

    Shoulder Dystocia and brachial plexus injury

    TBC, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

  • 12:25

    CTG interpretation and failure to act upon an abnormal CTG

    Consultant Obstetrician and MidwifeTBC

  • 13:00

    Lunch

  • 14:00

    Cerebral Palsy Claims: How to successfully manage a claim

    TBC Barrister and Consultant Obstetrician

  • 14:40

    The third degree: Identifying, Preventing and Minimising Adverse Outcomes

    Consultant Urogynaecologist TBC

  • 15:10

    Refreshments

  • 15:25

    Issues in Neonatal care

    Consultant Neonatologist TBC

  • 15:55

    Assessing Quantum: What are the Courts awarding and Why?

    Barrister

  • 16:30

    Close

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