Dr Susan Kearney
Cardiothoracic RadiologistExpert witness specialisms: Angiogram / Cardiothoracic Radiology / CT Scan / General & Interventional Radiology / MRI Scan / Thoracic Radiology / Trauma
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Cardiothoracic radiology covers imaging of the heart, lungs, chest and related cardiovascular structures. It includes chest X-ray, CT, CT angiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI and other cross-sectional imaging used to investigate cardiac and thoracic disease. McCollum Consultants provides independent cardiothoracic radiology expert witnesses for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover imaging selection, interpretation, reporting, diagnosis, communication of findings and follow-up. In addition, an expert may comment on standard of care, breach of duty, medical causation and the consequences of delayed or missed diagnosis where appropriate. Review the specialists below to identify an expert whose experience matches the instruction.
Cardiothoracic Radiology Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a cardiothoracic radiology expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve cardiac disease, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, aortic disease or chest trauma. In addition, some specialists cover coronary CT angiography, cardiac MRI, thoracic CT or PET/CT. The right expert will depend on the imaging and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a cardiothoracic radiologist expert address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on imaging selection, interpretation, reporting, diagnosis and communication of findings. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover medical causation or the consequences of delayed or missed diagnosis.
How do I find the right cardiothoracic radiology expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main cardiac or thoracic imaging issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a radiologist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.
Cardiothoracic Radiology Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a cardiothoracic radiology expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve cardiac disease, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, aortic disease or chest trauma. In addition, some specialists cover coronary CT angiography, cardiac MRI, thoracic CT or PET/CT. The right expert will depend on the imaging and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a cardiothoracic radiologist expert address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on imaging selection, interpretation, reporting, diagnosis and communication of findings. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover medical causation or the consequences of delayed or missed diagnosis.
How do I find the right cardiothoracic radiology expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main cardiac or thoracic imaging issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a radiologist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.