Acoustic shock – The state of play in 2026
In this article, Dr Robert MacKinnon, a clinical scientist with a PhD in otorhinolaryngology, examines the current clinical and medicolegal…
A day in the life of an orthopaedic spinal expert witness
In this article, originally published by the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), Niall Craig reflects on his career as a Consultant…
Experts considering changing opinions
In this article, Ann-Marie Christie, General Counsel at MAPS, examines recent case law highlighting an expert’s duty to clearly communicate…
Autism and pain: considerations for experts in civil litigation
In this article, Dr Kathryn Newns, Director and Clinical Psychologist at Applied Psychology Solutions, explores how pain is experienced, interpreted…
Litigation is not one sided – the expert’s duty to consider their opponent’s evidence
In our latest article, Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ General Counsel, reviews the recent case of Conway v Yeovil District Hospital NHS…
Sir Michael Davies Lecture 2025: Lady Justice Simler outlines a blueprint for expert evidence
In our latest article, Expert Witness Institute (EWI) governor and MAPS trustee Peter Mulhern and MAPS Experts Relationship Manager, Jo Samuels, reflect…
EWI Annual Conference 2025: Opening keynote looks at how to be a witness as well as an expert
In our latest article, originally published by the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), Heather George, Marketing and Events Manager at EWI,…
How should experts disclose criticisms when they are frequently unaware of the outcome of the case?
In our latest article, originally published by the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), Simon Berney-Edwards, CEO at EWI, considers recent judicial…
The top causes of clinical negligence in A&E and an analysis of them: what can all medicolegal experts learn from this?
In this article, Nigel Zoltie, Accident & Emergency consultant and medicolegal expert, examines the latest NHS Resolution and Royal College…
Experts should properly reference sources and request all relevant statements and evidence when preparing reports
In our latest article, Gavin Roberts, MAPS Trustee, highlights important judicial reminders from Hepworth v Coates [2025] EWHC 1907 (KB),…
Demonstrating the expertise of an expert witness in the civil court: Use of a concise CV after the judgment in Re C
In this article, Nicholas Todd, a Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon on MAPS’ expert panel, reflects on the judgment in Re…
Practical advice to experts on how to organise yourself doing medicolegal work
In our latest article, Nigel Zoltie, one of MAPS’ A&E experts, offers practical guidance on how to organise yourself when…
The joint discussion and statement
In our latest article, Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, examines the legal and procedural framework surrounding joint expert discussions and…
How not to use AI in Expert Evidence
In this article from the Spring 2025 edition of Expert Matters, Sean Mosby, Policy Manager at the Expert Witness Institute,…
Obtaining and sharing medical records
In our latest article, Ann-Marie Christie, MAPS’ in-house solicitor, explores the legal and practical challenges of obtaining and sharing medical…