Expert witness skills masterclass: how to avoid the pitfalls
A two day masterclass to develop your understanding of courtroom procedure and case-law to help you become a confident expert witness in court.
About this event
- Date and time Thu 23 May 2019 from 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Location BPP Law School Waterloo
- Organised by RSM Professionals, BPP School of Health
Following the publication of the Francis Report, a number of key recommendations have been set out in relation to medico-legal principles. The aim of this 1 day study day is to empower individuals to follow the recommendations as set out in the Francis Report to embed medico-legal best practice into their organisation to promote excellence, the importance of Duty of Candour and facilitate the provision of high quality care.
Delivered by a practising barrister, with a healthcare background, this course will provide delegates with the opportunity to explore the following learning objectives.
At the end of this course delegates will:
- Have gained an understanding of the importance of Duty of Candour
- Understand the legal definition of a fundamental standard of behaviour
- Appreciate how the Courts approach a reasonable standard of behaviour
- Understand changes in professional regulation by the GMC - Appreciate the legal definition of managerial responsibilities
- Understand the prosecuting role of the Health and Safety Executive
- Acknowledge how the change in criminal liability will affect practice
- Have explored best practice in complaints handling
- Understand changes in which information will need to be handled
Tickets
Standard pricing available until 22 May 2019.
Member
| RSM Fellow | RSM Associate | RSM Trainee |
|---|---|---|
| £229.00 | £149.00 | £149.00 |
Non - Member
| Consultant / GP | Trainee | AHP / Nurse / Midwife |
|---|---|---|
| £329.00 | £249.00 | £249.00 |
Agenda
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Registration, tea and coffee
Introduction, aims and outcomes
Session 1: The basis of negligence
Tea and coffee break
Session 2: Live exercise 1 – case review
Session 3: The Duty of Candour
Lunch
Session 4: Live exercise 2 – case review
Session 5: Need for accurate paperwork
Tea and coffee break
Session 6: Live exercise 3 – accurate paperwork
Close of meeting
Location
BPP Law School Waterloo, 137 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NN, United Kingdom
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