Medical Negligence Reports
Independent Opinion on Standard of Care
Dr. McQuillan offers independent opinion on whether the care provided by another medical practitioner was in line with accepted clinical standards. These reports are based on detailed review of medical records, imaging, timelines, and patient statements.
What's Included in the Report?
Each report provides a structured, evidence-based assessment designed to support clear decision-making in legal and insurance contexts.
- Detailed chronology of the relevant care
- Identification of the standard of care expected at the relevant time
- Analysis of whether the care provided met that standard
- If not, identification of the specific shortfall
- Analysis of causation: what would have happened if the standard had been met?
- Opinion on the nature, severity, and prognosis of any resulting harm
- Comment on quantum where appropriate
Expertise
With three decades running a major emergency department, Dr. McQuillan is uniquely positioned to provide opinion on what should have occurred under best practice. His opinions are used in high-profile legal claims.
Service Information
Key details regarding appointment logistics, fees, and expected delivery timelines.
- Turnaround Time
- 10-14 Business Days
- Location
- Suite 8, Blackrock Clinic
- Fee
- €600 per hour plus VAT
What a medical negligence report covers
A medical negligence report typically addresses two separate questions:
- Breach of duty: did the care provided fall below the standard reasonably expected of a competent practitioner in that field?
- Causation: if there was a breach, did it cause or materially contribute to the harm complained of?
Areas of expertise
Dr McQuillan’s clinical experience particularly equips him to comment on:
- Emergency department care including triage, assessment, and treatment
- Trauma management
- Recognition and management of acute illness
- Resuscitation
- Sepsis recognition and management
- Acute presentations of cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory illness
- Hospital admission decisions and discharge planning
- Communication failures and documentation
- Delayed and missed diagnoses in the emergency setting
Independence and the duty to the court
Medical negligence cases place a particular premium on the independence of the expert. The expert’s primary duty is to the court, not to the instructing party. Dr McQuillan’s reports are prepared to that standard, with reasoning clearly set out and any limitations of evidence explicitly identified.
Fees and turnaround
Medical negligence work is charged at €600 per hour plus VAT. Turnaround is agreed at the time of instruction based on the complexity of the records to be reviewed.
Court attendance
Dr McQuillan is available to attend court for cross-examination where required. Court fees are agreed at the time of attendance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breach of duty asks whether the care fell below the expected standard. Causation asks whether that breach caused the harm. Both must be established for a successful negligence claim.
Most reports take between 8 and 20 hours of expert time depending on the volume of records. Calendar turnaround is agreed at instruction.
Often yes, where the issues fall within a single area of clinical expertise. Complex cases may require multiple experts.
Yes, court attendance is available where required. Fees for attendance are agreed in advance.
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All consultations take place at Suite 8, Blackrock Clinic, Dublin.