Providing expert evidence to the Coroner

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.

Mr Andrew Unwin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Emma Doughty, Head of Clinical Negligence, Slater + Gordon
Paul Sankey, Clinical Negligence Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law

In this fascinating session, three leading medico-legal experts share their top tips for writing a first-class expert witness report.

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Andrew Unwin – one of the UK’s most highly regarded medical expert witnesses – gives his insights from the medical perspective. Andrew is joined by Emma Doughty, Head of Medical Negligence for Slater + Gordon, and Paul Sankey, Partner and Clinical Negligence Solicitor at Enable Law.

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.