A Handbook for Doctors Roger Clements Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and former Editor of Clinical Risk Neville Davis Senior Forensic Medical Examiner, Metropolitan Police, London, UK Roy Palmer Medico-legal Consultant, Deputy Coroner, Governor of Expert Witness Institute, London, UK Raina Patel Romiley Health Centre, Stockport, UK £19.95,  978-1-85315-387-7,  136pp,  Paperback,  April 2002

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Highly Commended in the BMA Medical Book Competition

Every doctor will some stage in their career need to give evidence, either as defendants, witnesses or medical experts. This book is a comprehensive guide to giving evidence in a range of different contexts including civil, criminal and coroner's courts, as well as employment, mental health and other tribunals.

The authors, all experienced in different areas of medico-legal practice, explain the relationship between the doctor and the law, highlighting the pitfalls of giving evidence and providing practical, reassuring advice. The Civil Procedure Rules are explained in clear and simple terms. This handbook prevents doctors feeling out of place, ill prepared or foolish in a court of law or tribunal, and is ideal for both newcomers and more experienced doctors.

Recommended to all doctors and healthcare professionals involved in giving evidence including police surgeons, staff in accident and emergency departments, occupational physicians and lawyers specialising in medico-legal practice.

Contents:
General Principles, Roy Palmer; The Doctor as Defendant, Roy Palmer; Evidence in the Coroner's Court, Roy Palmer; Doctors and Tribunals, Denis D'Auria; Mental Health Review Tribunals (England and Wales), John Bradley; The Doctor in the Criminal Court, Neville Davis and Raina Patel; The Doctor and the Civil Courts, Roger V Clements; List of Bodies; Glossary of Terms; Index.

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