Breast radiology covers imaging used to screen, investigate and diagnose breast conditions. It includes mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and image-guided procedures such as biopsy and pre-operative localisation. McCollum Consultants provides independent breast radiology expert witnesses for clinical negligence and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover image interpretation, reporting, screening, diagnostic assessment, biopsy and follow-up. In addition, an expert may comment on standard of care, breach of duty, medical causation and the implications of delayed diagnosis where appropriate. Review the specialists below to identify an expert whose experience matches the instruction.
Breast Radiology Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a breast radiology expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI, screening abnormalities, image-guided biopsy or delayed diagnosis of breast disease. In addition, some specialists cover surveillance, pre-operative localisation or complex breast imaging. The right expert will depend on the imaging and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a breast radiologist expert address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on image interpretation, reporting, diagnostic assessment, screening and image-guided procedures. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover medical causation and the consequences of delayed diagnosis.
How do I find the right breast radiology expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main breast imaging issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a specialist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.
Breast Radiology Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a breast radiology expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI, screening abnormalities, image-guided biopsy or delayed diagnosis of breast disease. In addition, some specialists cover surveillance, pre-operative localisation or complex breast imaging. The right expert will depend on the imaging and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a breast radiologist expert address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on image interpretation, reporting, diagnostic assessment, screening and image-guided procedures. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover medical causation and the consequences of delayed diagnosis.
How do I find the right breast radiology expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main breast imaging issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a specialist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.