Medico-Legal Magazine - Issue 25

Medico-Legal Magazine Issue 25 Contents:

Welcome to Issue 25 of the Medico-Legal Magazine, produced by SpecialistInfo and publishing partner Iconic Media Solutions Ltd.

This first issue of 2024 contains more of our featured experts, in our Expert Witness Directory, who are available for instruction now.

The following articles are included:

John Walker, Expert Liaison Department Manager, Premex Services, gives an interesting insight into the workings of one of the leading medico-legal agencies and details of how experts can join their panel; and

Sarah Prager KC, Deka Chambers, discusses how the Health and Care Act has given the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care the power to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures; and

Professor Cam Wareham, Geurnica37 Chambers, summarises the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfill County Borough Council, which confirmed the court’s support of Alternative Dispute Resolution in civil and commercial disputes; and

James Gould, Pupil Barrister, Normanton Chambers, describes key changes the introduction of the intermediate track has brought about in civil litigation and how this might affect experts.

Finally, Rebecca Pelling, UK & International eHealth Product Manager, CFC, discusses cyber insurance in future healthcare.

Once again, the magazine will be circulated to up to 40,000 people in the industry, including doctors, insurance companies, law firms and medico-legal agencies. It has a dedicated website www.medicolegalmagazine.co.uk and a page on the Medico-Legal Section of the Specialistinfo.com website, where all the back issues can be viewed. Printed copies can be ordered from Iconic Media.

Specialistinfo maintains a database of contact details for up to 90,000 UK consultants and GPs, including approximately 11,000 consultants and GPs who undertake medico-legal work. We also provide Medico-Legal courses for expert witnesses and promote the members of the Faculty of Expert Witnesses (the FEW). We welcome feedback from our readers, so please contact us with any suggestions for areas you would like to see covered in future issues or share your news and experiences with us.
Lisa Cheyne
Specialistinfo
Medico-Legal Magazine
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Pg 4 SpecialistInfo Medico-Legal Courses 2024 By Lisa Cheyne

Pg 5 The Leading Provider Of Independent Medical Reports By John Walker

Pg 9 Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: is Time Running out for Unlicensed Practitioners? By Sarah Prager KC

Pg 12 The New Intermediate Track – Practical Points to Consider for Experts By James Gould

Pg 15 Cyber Insurance: Enabling The Future Of Healthcare By Rebecca Pelling

Pg 20 Churchill v Merthyr Tydfill: Integrating Dispute Resolution into the Management of Clinical Claims By Professor Cam Wareham

Pg 25 Expert Witness Directory

Pg 29 Medico-Legal News By Lisa Cheyne