A Clear and Professional Instruction Process
MedicReport welcomes enquiries from solicitors acting for claimants or defendants, insurers and other organisations requiring independent healthcare expert opinion.
Six stages, from first enquiry to report
Initial Enquiry
A brief overview of the clinical matter and the opinion required.
Conflict of Interest Check
Consideration of potential conflicts before accepting confidential material.
Documentation Requirements
Identification of the clinical records and supporting evidence required.
Fee Estimate
Provision of an estimate based on the scope and complexity of the work.
Acceptance of Instructions
Agreement of the scope, fees, timescale and terms of engagement.
Report Preparation
Independent evaluation of the evidence and preparation of a reasoned professional opinion.
Duty to the court
Where applicable, reports are prepared with regard to CPR Part 35, Practice Direction 35 and the relevant requirements governing expert evidence.
The expert’s overriding duty is to the court. Opinions are not influenced by whether the instruction originates from a claimant or defendant.
- The parties’ names, for the conflict check
- The type of case and the issues in dispute
- The type of opinion sought
- Any deadline, hearing or limitation date
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MedicReport welcomes professional enquiries from solicitors, insurers and other organisations requiring independent healthcare expert opinion.
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