How do I become a medico-legal professional?

Undertake a distance learning Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in a subject like Medical Law & Ethics. Apply for a course with a defence medical malpractice firm, such as the Capsticks Diploma in Clinical Risk and Claims Management (one day per month for 6 months).

What is a medico-legal expert?

Medical Jurisprudence. Medical jurisprudence is the scientific field that applies medical knowledge to legal problems. Cases that fall under this realm of medico-legal practice require independent medical evaluations and expert testimony in order to prove a case.

How do I find an expert witness?

How To Find an Expert Witness

1. Referrals from Other Attorneys.
2. Expert Opposed Attorney in Past Case.
3. Expert Witness Locator and Referral Services.
4. Professional and Legal Associations.
5. Literature Searches.
6. Certifying Agencies.
7. Universities.
8. Experts Used in the Past.

Can a GP be an expert witness?

What is a GP Expert Witness? GP expert witnesses are general practitioners typically with over 10 year’s experience in their chosen medical fields. This allows them to give reliable and informed independent opinions about individual cases.

What does a registered medico-legal practitioner do?

The Registered Medico-Legal Practitioners include Healthcare-, Legal- and Aligned Professional Practitioners, who are committed to contributing their professional services to furthering the cause of justice by ethical investigation and resolution of medical disputes, particularly personal injury- and clinical negligence disputes.

Who are expert medicals and what do they do?

Expert Medicals provides a professional pagination and collection service of medical records for legal firms specialising in clinical negligence and personal injury claims.

Who are the medicolegal partners in personal injury case?

Clinical negligence and personal injury medicolegal reports from experienced expert witnesses

How does medico-legal industry work with medical industry?

We work with the medico-legal industry to deliver more efficient ways of managing and delivering medical reporting, screening, rehabilitation and diagnostic services in relation to personal injury claims.