General Practice (GP) Expert Witnesses

General practice provides first-contact and continuing medical care for patients with a wide range of acute and long-term health conditions. This may include infections, respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health conditions and preventative care. McCollum Consultants provides independent GP expert witnesses for clinical negligence and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover consultation, assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, investigation, referral and follow-up. In addition, an expert may comment on recognition of serious illness, clinical management, causation, condition and prognosis. Review the GP experts below to identify a general practitioner whose experience matches the instruction.

General Practice (GP) Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can a GP expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve diagnosis, prescribing, referral, monitoring of long-term conditions or recognition of serious illness. In addition, some GPs cover safeguarding, reproductive health, palliative care or care in the community. The right expert will depend on the clinical issues involved.

What medico-legal issues can a general practitioner expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a GP may comment on consultation, assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, investigations, referral and follow-up care. 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 GP expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a general practitioner whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.