In addition to our range of services and treatment programmes offered here at Psymplicity Healthcare, we also provide medico-legal services, from reports and assessments for clients to solicitor reports and expert witness testimonies. We’re here to help you win the best possible outcome for your case, and our experts will be there to support you every step of the way.
In this blog, we’ll be covering the basics of medico-legal. What are medico-legal reports, and when and why would you need to seek medico-legal assistance from Psymplicity Healthcare? Read on to learn more.
In short, a medico-legal report is a document written by a medical professional to support you in any legal case where you are required to provide medical proof or evidence. Depending on your circumstances and details of the case, the report may need to include various details about your condition, medical history and other medical facts, further information about your treatment plan and a professional opinion on your personal progress. This information is provided to legal firms and solicitors to support your case in court or other legal settings.
At Psymplicity Healthcare, our experts have years of experience producing psychiatric, neuropsychology and psychological medico-legal reports, and we can provide these documents in as little as two weeks if required. Our trained professionals can provide you with psychiatric evaluations, family assessments, diagnosis information or any other documentation you might need for your case.
Medico-legal reports are required in a wide variety of legal situations, but most commonly they are used when providing evidence in court. Below are some events in which a medico-legal report may be required:
You can find out more about the specific medico-legal reports we can provide on our medico-legal page. If you aren’t sure whether you will need to provide medical documentation, you can ask our team directly or talk to your solicitor.
You will need to get in touch with your legal representative before you request a medico-legal report. The reports are commissioned by lawyers and solicitors to ensure all relevant details about the case are provided to the medical expert.
Once we have received the request for your report, we can usually complete the process within two weeks, depending on your individual circumstances. While there can often be a quick turnaround, it is nonetheless advised that you prepare well in advance of the court hearing and discuss any further information that will be required from other parties with your legal advisor.
At Psymplicity Healthcare, we’ve had years of experience producing detailed medico-legal documents (including reports and assessments) for hundreds of winning clients. Our expertise across a wide range of conditions means we are well placed to provide any medical evidence you will need to support your case.
We provide the following medico-legal services:
Accurate, detailed reports are provided to give ample insight into your medical background and support your case.
Assessments can be arranged to help you claim for compensation due to injury or trauma.
Our expert consultants or psychiatrists can provide professional, reliable witness testimonies to support you and your legal case.
No matter how complex the case, we can help solicitors by providing detailed reports that cover all bases.
Whatever your condition, and however you need us to help with your case, we have the experience and expertise to deliver quality-assured, reliable documentation for all legal purposes.
If you would like to find out more about how Psymplicity Healthcare can help you achieve the best possible outcome, get in touch today.
Dr Beider is a consultant psychiatrist and founder of Psymplicity Healthcare.
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