Marcus Weatherby

This Practice Note covers alternative dispute resolution and specific considerations in clinical negligence matters. It considers the pre-action protocols, model directions, mediation and practical tips. It also looks at the pros and cons of ADR and practical implications of ADR changes to clinical negligence.

This Practice Note provides an overview of clinical negligence claims arising from oncology which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It focuses on common issues that arise including breach of duty, causation, the type of expert needed and valuing damages. It also provides practical tips for dealing with these types of claim.

This Practice Note provides an overview of clinical negligence claims relating to treatment within a general practice setting. It explains the role of the GP and the primary care services provided by the practice. The Practice Note also looks at common types of claim, the complexities of claims relating to GP practice and what to look out for.

This Practice Note deals with clinical negligence claims relating to treatment received in an accident and emergency (A&E) department. It covers key issues in an emergency medicine setting, common types of claims, complicating factors and expert evidence considerations.

This Practice Note provides an overview of clinical negligence claims arising from psychiatric or psychological diagnosis and treatment. It explores some common mental health disorders and which types of clinical practitioner are responsible for such conditions. It also provides practical tips for dealing with these types of claim.

Overview of radiology and diagnostic imaging in UK clinical practiceRadiology and diagnostic imaging is essentially a series of tests that take pictures or images of parts of the body. Every area of health care/medicine relies on radiology. Most significantly it is often relevant in surgery, neurology, oncology, emergency medicine and trauma response.It can be used diagnostically to help identify and treat a wide range of conditions ranging from cancers and head injury to broken bones and heart conditions. It can also be interventional and used to guide medical procedures or to eliminate the need for surgery and invasive diagnostic procedures.The benefits of access to diagnostic radiology is critical in many acute medical emergencies to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely and effective treatment. For example, immediate access to CT scans is essential for the investigation of suspected pulmonary embolism, intracranial haemorrhage and thoracic dissection.Radiographers are the specialists who generally perform the tests. Radiologists are the specialists who evaluate the diagnostic tests. Their responsibility is to accurately analyse the

This Precedent can be used by claimant or defendant representatives when requesting costs budgeting information from their expert.

This Precedent is a detailed letter of instruction to a medical expert in a personal injury matter requesting a medical report dealing with any relevant pre-accident medical history, the injuries sustained, treatment received and present condition, dealing in particular with the capacity for work and giving a prognosis. It includes specific scenarios by way of example but should be adapted for the particular circumstances of the actual case.

This precedent early notification letter is for use by claimant practitioners in cases which fall under the Serious Injury Guide. It is important to put the defendant on notice as soon as possible if a case is to proceed under the Serious Injury Guide. This will allow for early consideration and narrowing of the issues and to address the claimant’s needs as efficiently as possible.

This is a precedent letter for use by claimant practitioners where an early Part 36 offer has been made by a defendant and where the claimant’s treatment or rehabilitation is ongoing and the prognosis is unclear.

This Precedent letter is an invitation to engage in mediation planning, including narrowing issues and disclosure.

This letter is an invitation to engage in mediation or ADR in the context of a straightforward clinical negligence or personal injury case.

This Precedent comprises a series of invitations to mediate at various stages of a clinical negligence or personal injury matter, for instance pre- and post-issue, post-case management conference and pre-trial.

This precedent letter is to an expert in a personal injury matter advising them of an upcoming case management conference (CMC) for the purposes of obtaining costs budgeting information and setting the court timetable.

This Precedent is a letter to an expert in a personal injury matter advising them of the outcome of a case management conference (CMC) and of the timetable for the case.

This Precedent is a letter of instruction to a medical expert to prepare a medical report in a personal injury matter where the case is likely to be allocated to the intermediate track. Claims with a value of more than £25,000 but not more than £100,000 are generally suitable for allocation to the intermediate track.

This Precedent is a detailed letter of instruction to a medical expert in a clinical negligence catastrophic injury matter. It includes options to instruct on breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis, to be selected as required. It also sets out court obligations and requirements for the expert. It should be adapted for the particular circumstances of the actual case.

This Precedent is a detailed letter of instruction to a medical expert in a clinical negligence intermediate track matter requesting an assessment and medical report dealing with any relevant pre-accident medical history, the injuries sustained, treatment received, present condition and future prognosis. It sets out court obligations and requirements for the expert. It should be adapted for the particular circumstances of the actual case.

This Precedent is a letter of instruction to a costs draftsman which sets out all the details required to prepare a costs budget in a clinical negligence claim.

This Precedent is a letter to an expert in a personal injury matter regarding expert discussions. It sets out the purpose of the discussions and the experts’ duties along with guidance and advice on the format of the discussions.