Paediatric Expert Witnesses

Paediatrics covers the health, development and medical care of babies, children and young people. For example, this may include acute illness, long-term conditions, developmental concerns, respiratory disease and safeguarding issues. McCollum Consultants provides independent paediatrics expert witness services for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover assessment, diagnosis, investigations, treatment, development and clinical management. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition and prognosis where appropriate. Review the paediatric experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.

Paediatrics Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can a paediatrics expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve acute illness, long-term medical conditions, developmental concerns, respiratory disease or safeguarding issues. In addition, some specialists cover emergency care, neurodisability or specific paediatric subspecialties. The right expert will depend on the child's condition and the clinical issues involved.

What medico-legal issues can a paediatrician expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a paediatrician may comment on assessment, diagnosis, investigations, treatment and clinical management. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, development, condition or prognosis.

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