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January 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“Validity tests” in this context broadly refers to standardized or semi-standardized psychological or psychiatric tests meant to detect malingering, exaggeration, or non-organic symptom contributions.

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January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Mr Justice Twomey stressed that neither the Personal Injuries Summons nor the replies to particulars included any reference to an incline. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/expert-evidence-vs-common-sense-in-medico-legal-adjudication-insights-from-lawless-v-keatley/ #medicolegal #expertevi
January 20, 2026 at 10:43 PM
It was then reported that the AI chatbot made a successful diagnosis in 97% of the cases compared with an 87% success rate of the doctors. Read the full article: Can AI Out-perform Emergency Department Clinicians? ¸ https://lttr.ai/AnUd1 #CurrentIssues #SensitiveMedicalData
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
For an Achilles tendon rupture, younger patients often undergo surgery to repair the rupture whilst older patients prefer non-surgical treatment. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #expertwitness
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Insufficient robustness or precision in the evidence led the Court to conclude that particular psychological symptoms were not genuinely experienced. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/validity-tests-in-expert-evidence-lessons-from-brown-v-morgan-sindall/ #validitytests #expertevidence #me
January 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The Court ultimately did not accept that these validity tests provided a reliable basis to find that the symptoms were non-organic or exaggerated. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/validity-tests-in-expert-evidence-lessons-from-brown-v-morgan-sindall/ #validitytests #expertevidence #medic
January 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Validity Tests in Expert Evidence: Lessons from Brown v Morgan Sindall: https://pedmore-medical.com/validity-tests-in-expert-evidence-lessons-from-brown-v-morgan-sindall/

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January 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Patients seen in the ED for first-time unexplained seizures are at a greater risk of having another one at some point in their lifetime. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/6-key-factors-to-observe-in-unexplained-seizures/ #medicolegal #unexplainedseizures #expertwitness
January 16, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The emergency department clinician should complete a physical examination of the Achilles tendon to check for swelling, painful areas, and evidence of bone spurs. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
A Matles test is the reverse of a Thompson Test but can also diagnose a ruptured Achilles tendon by looking for exaggerated foot drop when the knee is flexed. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #ex
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Evaluating Achilles tendon injuries in the emergency department ¸ https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #expertwitness
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
If an expert witness adheres to court rules and ethical guidelines, this puts them in a solid position to withstand any scrutiny. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/what-biggadike-v-el-farra-el-neil-tells-us-about-the-unassailability-of-a-credible-witness/ #expertwitness #crediblewitness #m
January 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The senior decision-maker should be a member of the multidisciplinary team who can cover all areas of the patient’s care, including discharge, follow-up, transfer and specialist investigations.

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January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Seizures may stop prior to physician evaluation, may be ongoing upon presentation, or may occur after the patient is brought to the Emergency Department. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/6-key-factors-to-observe-in-unexplained-seizures/ #medicolegal #unexplainedseizures #expertwitness
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January 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Unexplained seizures are further sub-grouped based on the presence or absence of detectable non-acute brain trauma. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/6-key-factors-to-observe-in-unexplained-seizures/ #medicolegal #unexplainedseizures #expertwitness
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January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
6 Key Factors to Observe in Unexplained Seizures ¸ https://pedmore-medical.com/6-key-factors-to-observe-in-unexplained-seizures/ #medicolegal #unexplainedseizures #expertwitness
January 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Pain assessments, alertness, and agitation scales should be checked regularly and recorded to monitor deterioration from the usual numbers expected for the patient. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/silver-trauma-an-emergency-department-guide/ #emergencydepartment #silvertrauma #medicolega
January 10, 2026 at 12:08 AM
These WHO guidelines establish a global benchmark. Citing them in court can reinforce both expert testimony and clinical defense of adherence. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/who-releases-first%e2%80%91ever-global-clinical-guidelines-on-meningitis-legal-and-ethical-implications-for-medico
January 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Fluid replacement is required for an adult with burns affecting more than 15% body surface area (excepting superficial burns); the threshold for a child is 10% of body surface. Read more ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Amvfg #MrColinHolburn #MedicoLegalExpertWitness #EmergencyMedicine
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Inhalation injuries should be referred, as well as chemical burns affecting over 5% of the body, high-pressure steam injuries and high-tension electrical injuries. Read more ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Amvaq #MrColinHolburn #MedicoLegalExpertWitness #EmergencyMedicine
January 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Burns pitfalls in the Emergency Department: https://lttr.ai/AmuUb

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January 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
If the wrong type of imaging is ordered, if the images are of inadequate quality, the wrong part of the skeleton or incomplete views are taken this may result in a missed diagnosis. Read more ‘‰ https://pedmore-medical.com/why-doctors-miss-fractures/ #fractures #medicolegal #missedfractures
January 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The claimant only advanced the argument, supported by engineering reports, six years post‑incident, long after the pleadings were submitted.

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January 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Drawing on Nemeth v Topaz Energy Group [2021] IECA 252, the Court reinforced that an employer is not an insurer for injuries arising from commonplace activities

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January 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM