Paediatric Critical Care Expert Witnesses

McCollum Consultants provides independent paediatric critical care expert witnesses for medico-legal cases involving critically ill babies, children and young people. Depending on individual expertise, relevant issues may include intensive care, respiratory or cardiovascular support, clinical deterioration and treatment of critical illness. Review the experts below to find an appropriate specialist.

Paediatric Critical Care Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can a paediatric critical care expert assist with?
Relevant cases may involve severe illness, clinical deterioration, respiratory support, cardiovascular support or care in a paediatric intensive care unit. The appropriate expertise depends on the child's condition and critical care needs.

What medico-legal issues can a paediatric intensive care specialist address?
Depending on their expertise, a specialist may provide an independent opinion on assessment, escalation of care, monitoring, treatment and complications. They may also address causation or prognosis where these fall within their expertise.

How do I find the right paediatric critical care specialist?
The required expertise will depend on the child's illness, intensive care treatment and the questions requiring expert opinion. McCollum Consultants can help identify a specialist whose clinical experience is appropriate to the instruction.