Course Overview:

This intermediate-level course focuses on the legal framework, procedural requirements, and strategic considerations essential to litigating clinical negligence claims.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate key considerations in managing clinical negligence claims
• Obtain, interpret, and utilise medical records effectively
• Apply the Pre-Action Protocol strategically during the investigation and pursuit of claims
• Understand the legal principles surrounding breach of duty and causation
• Work effectively with medical experts, from initial instruction through to joint statements
• Handle case and cost management issues competently in clinical negligence litigation
• Recognise opportunities for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and apply Part 36 offers effectively
• Stay informed on current developments and emerging issues in clinical negligence law