Practical guidance for instructing solicitors and chambers on cardiac causation, breach of duty, condition and prognosis, and CPR Part 35 compliant reports.
Photo by khezez | خزاز via Pexels How to Instruct a Single Joint Expert (SJE) in Delayed Myocardial Infarction Claims Under CPR Part 35 Delayed diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) remains a recurrent theme in coronary clinical negligence claims. The complexities of high-sensitivity troponin pathways, subtle ECG presentations, and the interplay between pre-existing cardiac disease…
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels FAQ: How Should a Cardiac Expert Witness Respond to Allegations of Fundamental Dishonesty in Post-Infarction Claims? Allegations of fundamental dishonesty in post-infarction claims present unique challenges for both legal practitioners and expert witnesses. In cardiology medico-legal practice, such allegations often arise in cases involving delayed diagnosis of myocardial infarction…
Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels Prevention of Future Deaths Reports in Sudden Cardiac Death: How a Cardiologist Prepares for Coronial Inquests Sudden cardiac death (SCD) accounts for a significant proportion of fatalities referred to coroners in the UK, particularly in individuals under 50 with no prior cardiac history. For solicitors, inquest advocates, and medico-legal…
Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels Motor Neurone Disease and Occupational Exposure: Emerging Evidence and Its Impact on Industrial Disease Claims Motor neurone disease (MND) presents a complex challenge in medico-legal practice, particularly in industrial disease claims where occupational exposure is alleged to have contributed to the condition. While traditionally considered a neurodegenerative disorder with…
Photo by Vlada Karpovich via Pexels FAQ: How Does a Cardiology Expert Address Evolving NICE/ESC Guidelines in Historic Breach of Duty Claims? In cardiology medico-legal practice, one of the most critical challenges is the retrospective assessment of clinical care. Cardiology is a dynamic field; diagnostic pathways, therapeutic interventions, and risk stratification models are subject to…
Photo by khezez | خزاز via Pexels Instructing a Cardiology Expert Witness: Key Considerations for UK Court Procedure & CPR Matters Instructing a cardiology expert witness is a critical step in clinical negligence, personal injury, and coronial proceedings involving cardiac conditions. The complexity of cardiovascular medicine—coupled with the high stakes of causation, apportionment, and life…