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Pragmatical Approach to Medicolegal Work
Understanding the injured person. Explaining the evidence. Maintaining independence.
From major trauma care to independent expert opinion
A guide for consultants who want to bring a holistic understanding of polytrauma to medicolegal work. The book follows the practical work of establishing a practice, choosing suitable instructions, writing clear reports, managing time and agreeing professional terms.
Clinical knowledge gives the expert a foundation. Careful reasoning, clear limits and impartiality make that expertise useful to those assessing a claim.
Inside the book
A personal preface and family dedication are followed by:
- Introduction: establishing a medicolegal practice
- Different types of medicolegal work
- Professional report writing: a one-page guide
- Timing: organising the life of a case
- Terms, conditions and professional fees
- Conclusion: a holistic and independent service
Related reading
This focused guide accompanies Mr Bakhshayesh’s broader handbook, Principles of Medicolegal Activity in the UK, which covers training, directories, indemnity, administration and payment collection in greater detail.
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Written for professional education. Apply the rules and directions of the relevant jurisdiction and obtain appropriate advice before adopting contractual or business arrangements.
This is a personal professional publication. Institutional appointments do not imply endorsement by an employer, hospital, university or court.
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