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Guidance for solicitors, insurers, and instructing parties on medico-legal reports, expert evidence, and the independent medical examination process, written by Dr Robert McQuillan, Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
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Breach of duty and causation in medical negligence: a complete guide
Medical negligence cases require both breach of duty and causation. A complete guide to what each means, how each is established, and why both are necessary.
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Expert witness duties in Ireland: a complete guide
A complete guide to the duties of medical expert witnesses in Ireland. The overriding duty to the court, what it means in practice, and what high-quality expert work looks like.
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Ill-health retirement criteria: a complete guide
A complete guide to the medical criteria for ill-health retirement in Ireland. What the assessment looks for, what permanence means, and what to expect.
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Medical report format for the Irish courts: a complete guide
A complete guide to the format expected of medical reports in the Irish courts. What must be included, what conventions apply, and what makes a report effective.
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Medico-legal fees in Ireland: a complete guide
A complete guide to medico-legal fees in Ireland. What different reports cost, how fees are structured, and how to plan for them in case management.
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Return to work medical assessments: a complete guide
A complete guide to return to work medical assessments. What they involve, when they help, and what to expect for workers, employers, and HR teams.
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The personal injury claim process in Ireland: a complete guide
A complete guide to the personal injury claim process in Ireland, from the initial incident through PIAB to court, with focus on the role of medical evidence at each stage.
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What to expect at an independent medical examination: a complete guide
A complete guide to what happens at an independent medical examination. How it differs from a clinical appointment, what to bring, what to expect.