The Expert Witness Training Day 2024
Elevate your career as a medico-legal expert with our Expert Witness Training Course. Enhance your report writing skills and master expert witness testimony through direct insights from renowned medico-legal experts, seasoned lawyers, distinguished barristers, and experienced judges.
Built off the success of last years’ event, we have enhanced the training program to facilitate the learning of both new and experienced medico-legal experts, and created specialised learning streams. We are pleased to coordinate a mock trial, providing realistic courtroom experience and learnings in expert witness testimony.
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This highly regarded training program will be recognised on your professional CV, boasting your commitment to continual professional development.
Course overview
Expert Witness – Medico Legal Best Practice
Purpose: The Expert Witness Training Day will enhance participants’ report writing skills and expert witness testimony by offering direct insights from prominent medico-legal experts, lawyers, barristers, and judges. Elevate your medico-legal best practices with firsthand learning from industry leaders.
Learning outcomes
Theory Modules
- Gain the ability to craft comprehensive and legally sound medico-legal reports that adhere to essential requirements, formatting, and quality standards.
- Understand the intricate legal considerations surrounding expert witnesses, including letters of instruction and concepts like liability, causation, and quantum assessments.
- Acquire effective examination techniques and the skills to conduct assessments with precision and professionalism.
- Learn about the ethical and legal importance of consent, chaperones, and proper documentation in medico-legal examinations.
- Recognise the crucial elements involved in selecting an expert witness, ensuring the right fit for legal proceedings.
- Develop expertise in giving evidence in a courtroom setting, including courtroom rules, etiquette, and maintaining credibility as an expert witness.
- Engage in networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and learning from others’ experiences.
- Actively participate in interactive question-and-answer sessions throughout the training, addressing specific queries and concerns.
Mock Trial, Courtroom Simulation + Practical Application
- Apply theoretical knowledge in a realistic courtroom setting
- Role-play various courtroom scenarios, including expert witness, barrister, and judge
- Receive constructive feedback and improve performance
- Engage in real-time Learning, feedback and group discussions to consolidate learning
- Reflect on the mock trial experience to identify key takeaways and areas for improvement
These comprehensive learning outcomes empower participants to navigate the complex intersection of medicine and law, ultimately enhancing their proficiency as expert witnesses.
Program outline
Please note: The full training program will be released shortly
Who should attend?
This training is designed for medical experts, allied and healthcare professionals who want to enhance and excel their careers as medico-legal expert witnesses consultants.
When is it?
The Expert Witness Training will be carried out on Saturday 26th of October 2024.
Location/delivery mode
In Person:
Monash University Clayton – Law Building, Building 12, 15 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton VIC 3800
Online:
Via Zoom
Cost
$499 + GST
CPD Information
Expert Witness – Medico Legal Best Practice.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points will be allocated respectively for learning completed.
Further information will be provided shortly.
Ready to join the training?
Once you have submitted the registration form you will be sent an invoice with payment methods. No places will be held without payment so if paying via bank transfer please send evidence of payment to marketing@lexmedicus.com.au
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Please fill out the below form, and an invoice will be sent to the email address provided.