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Justice for children, families and colleagues: Essential medico-legal skills for all

Time slot
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 08:00-08:30
Room
Hall 5
Session type
Workshop

About this workshop

There is a serious shortage of experienced paediatricians prepared to act as experts. This workshop provides practical guidance on how to get involved, work effectively with lawyers, develop skills in report-writing and court appearances, and establish a medicolegal practice. It will cover both civil litigation for alleged negligence and safeguarding work for the Family Courts.

'The importance of expert witness involvement in the Family Court' - Mr Justice Williams 

'Clinical Negligence' - Dr Robert Scott-Jupp

Participants will gain insight into a stimulating and rewarding area of practice that directly contributes to the GMC domains of maintaining good medical practice, while enhancing professional confidence and competence in medicolegal work.

Speakers

  • Mr Justice Williams - High Court Judge in the Family Division 
  • Dr Robert Scott-Jupp - Retired Consultant Paediatrician 
  • Dr Robert Ross Russell - Consultant Paediatrician, Cambridge University Hospitals
  • Dr Richard Brown - Consultant Paediatrician, Cambridge University Hospitals
  • Dr Leila Ellis - Wellcome GW4 Clinical Doctoral Fellow, University Hospitals Bristol 
Included for virtual delegates Medicolegal, safeguarding, ethics and law