Medico Legal Healthcare
  • September 16, 2025

Instructing Multidisciplinary Teams to Provide Expert Witness Opinions: Pearls and Pitfalls

In complex medico-legal cases—such as those involving acquired brain injury, neurological disorders, or long-term disability—it is often necessary to obtain expert opinions from multiple healthcare disciplines. Whether solicitors choose to instruct each expert separately or as a jointly instructed multidisciplinary team (MDT), both approaches offer distinct advantages and potential drawbacks. Understanding how to instruct an...
  • September 15, 2025

Clinical Psychologists and Educational Psychologists as Neuropsychological Experts: When Do You Need Them?

In complex cases involving neurological, cognitive, or developmental concerns, clinical and educational psychologists can play a vital role as neuropsychological experts. Their assessments and insights can help clarify cognitive functioning, emotional wellbeing, and learning needs, providing crucial evidence for medical, educational, or legal decision-making. But knowing when to involve these professionals can be challenging. In...