MEDICOLEGAL WORK​

 

Dr Patel has an expanding portfolio in medicolegal work as a cardiology expert witness.  He is able to produce timely expert reports for both claimant and defence.  

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He has undergone extensive training including webinars led by Medical Protection Society (MPS) on 'redefining the expert witness' and 'experts in the dock: live cross examination of a clinical expert'.   In 2024, he acquired a Diploma in Legal Medicine (DLM) with Distinction from the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM).  He currently acts as an independent advisor on the University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Clinical Ethics Committee with case discussions on a weekly basis.  Dr Patel is also registered with Expert Witness (www.expertwitness.co.uk) and Faculty of Expert Witnesses (www.specialistinfo.com).

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He is happy to review documents in hard copy or electronic format and is versed in reviewing medical records on secure online portals.  He is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (reference: ZB554732), has a secure nhs.net e-mail account for confidential communication and is able to convey/distribute paperwork via encrypted e-mail for full GDPR compliance.  

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His areas of expertise are as follows:

• Adult general cardiology

• Heart rhythm disorders​

• Cardiac devices (including pacemakers and defibrillators)

• Sudden cardiac death

• Acute and chronic heart failure

• Cardiotoxicity (relating to cancer therapies)

• Cardiomyopathy

• Coronary artery disease

• Valve disease​

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Dr Patel's work typically includes the following:

• Review of a patient's medical records

• Assessment of a patient directly in clinic (with travel if required)

• Review of cardiac tests when performed (including ECG, Echocardiogram and cardiac MRI)

• Arranging adjunct cardaic investigations when indicated (at HCA The Harborne Hospital or Circle Priory Hospital, Birmingham)

• Production of a detailed report (in a timely manner)

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A quote will be provided for the report based on the anticipated time requirement.  This will be determined by the information provided at initial enquiry.  If you wish to proceed, total fee including travel expenses would be payable within 60 days of invoice.  Fee schedule, medicolegal CV and terms & conditions are accessible below.

 

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If you wish to discuss further,  please get in touch:

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E-mail:   peyshpatel@nhs.net

Office no:   +44(0)7391 302022​​

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