Lecture & Domus Dinner – “Is increased risk the same as material contribution to injury? Causation in medical claims”

Lecture followed by questions and Domus dinner (mixed seating plan with members of the Bench and Bar).

At this qualifying session the speaker will talk about causation in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, in particular the so-called doctrine of ‘material contribution to injury’ (MCI). Caroline will discuss examples of how the courts have applied MCI, to see if there is a clear test that lawyers and doctors can understand and apply. She will consider whether there remain any unresolved questions,

Speaker:  Caroline Harrison KC

Themes: Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law

Timings:

17:30: Registration

18:00: Lecture

19:00: Reception

19:15: Domus Dinner

21:30: Event Ends

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Aims: Material contribution” causation features in a high percentage of medical claims, but is incompletely understood and inconsistently applied by the courts, lawyers and doctors. The aims are to provide a user-friendly introduction to this deceptively complex problem; and to propose a practical analysis of how it should work.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.1 : Uphold the reputation of the Bar and observe their duty to the court in the administration of justice.
2.1 : Act with the utmost integrity and independence at all times, in the interests of justice, representing clients with courage, perseverance and fearlessness.
2.6 : Ensure they practise with adaptability and flexibility, by being self-aware and self-directed, recognising and acting upon the continual need to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills.

Dress: Dark lounge suits. Gowns provided. For more information about this dress code please visit the Student Members area.

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This event is a Qualifying Session.