Dr Paul Dean

Medico Legal Practice

Types of Instructions Accepted

Clinical Negligence

Standards of ICU care and breach of duty

Causation

Delay in escalation
Sepsis management
ICU admission decisions

Digital evidence, EPR and Audit trails 

Impact of Electronic Patient Records on patient care 

Catastrophic Injury

Condition and Prognosis

Brain injury

Multi-organ failure injury

Coroner’s Work

Independent expert review
Inquest reports

Report Types

Screening reports
Full liability & causation
CPR Part 35 reports
Joint statements

What You Can Expect

Objective, unbiased opinions
Clear explanation of complex ICU care
Timely communication

Instruction Process

Step-by-step

1) Initial enquiry / availability check
2) Conflict check
3) Instruction accepted
4) Report delivery

What to Provide

Letter of instruction
Medical records
Chronology
Specific questions

Turnaround Times

Screening: 2–4 weeks
Full reports: 6–8 weeks

Fees

Fees available upon request.

Conferences & Court Attendance

Remote and in-person
Experience working with legal teams

Credentials & Compliance

Professional Registration

GMC Registered with Licence to Practise
Specialist Register

Expert Witness Standards

CPR Part 35 compliant
Duty to the Court understood

Training

Expert Witness Training (2026)
Bond Solon Certification
NHS Resolution Investigator Training

CPD & Revalidation

Up to date with Good Medical Practice
Revalidation due 2028