Fetal Medicine Expert Witnesses

Fetal medicine covers the assessment and management of fetal health and development during pregnancy. This may include fetal growth disorders, congenital abnormalities, antenatal screening, obstetric ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis. McCollum Consultants provides independent fetal medicine expert witnesses for clinical negligence and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the specialist's experience, opinion may cover screening, imaging, diagnosis, fetal surveillance, treatment planning and clinical management. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition and prognosis where appropriate. Review the specialists below to identify an expert whose experience matches the instruction.

Fetal Medicine Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can a fetal medicine specialist assist with?
Cases may involve fetal growth disorders, congenital abnormalities, antenatal screening, ultrasound findings or prenatal diagnosis. In addition, some specialists cover multiple pregnancy, placental conditions or other high-risk pregnancy complications. The right expert will depend on the fetal and obstetric issues involved.

What medico-legal issues can a fetal medicine specialist address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may comment on screening, ultrasound, diagnosis, fetal surveillance and clinical management. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.

How do I find the right fetal medicine expert?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main fetal medicine issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.