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courts as evidence of what the standard of reasonable
care is in the above scenarios. Any deviation from
the MCB standards will likely constitute a breach of
duty and reliance on expert evidence will be reduced
in these areas.
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There will also be a wider impact on consent
allegations as the MCB references McCulloch and
directs that women should be supported by clinicians
to understand their options and the potential
bene昀椀ts, harms and consequences of each. This, in a
small way, formalises the Supreme Court’s decision
in McCulloch, and creates a guidelines for solicitors
to refer to in respect of consent allegations.
While to a lesser extent, the MCB could also be
used in causation arguments, as it was produced to
lessen the risk of maternal death. In the future, the
argument could therefore be made that “but for”
the failure to implement the standards, the outcome
would have been di昀昀erent.
From a defendant perspective, where the standards
are fully implemented by NHS Trusts and ICBs,
there could be a fall in claims relating to the above
high-risk areas. There is also the hope that the
MCB will have its intended e昀昀ect, and that earlier
detection and management of risk will prevent
patients su昀昀ering avoidable injury and death.
Mrs Nadia Soliman
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MB BCh, FRCOG, MSc
Dr Rahila Khan
I have been a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist for over 20 years with a broad
NHS and general private practice. I have run busy inpatient/outpatient services and
managed complex cases in adherence to clinical evidence and guidelines. I have extensive
experience in gynaecological surgery with particular skills relating to surgical techniques
and perioperative management. I have been the recipient of four Clinical Excellence
Awards in the NHS in recognition for service development and excellent patient care. At
present I provide service in private sector both in clinical and medicolegal capacities. I see
clients for medicolegal consultations in Dorchester.
Consultant Obstetrician
& Gynaecologist
MBBS, MD, FRCOG
Rahila Khan joined Pyper Medical Services in 2021, she has
completed 110 expert reports. Currently, she is preparing 3
reports per month on clinical negligence in Obstetrics for
both claimants and defendants.
I have been a medicolegal expert since 2019. I am trained in report writing and giving
evidence in court. I prepare medicolegal reports for personal Injury, clinical negligence and
causation. I am able to prepare and submit reports within eight weeks of receiving complete
instructions and the complete set of records. I am aware of the Jackson Reforms and hence
the need to control costs and adhere to court timetables.
I am frequently instructed on cases to deal with RTA in pregnancy, early pregnancy
complications (including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies). My other areas of interest
are complications of pregnancy and childbirth, gynaecological emergencies and
gynaecological surgery and management of infertility.
Having personally dealt with very challenging obstetric cases, complex early pregnancy
complications and performed thousands of surgical procedures, I have developed a wealth
of experience that I believe has grounded me with a balanced sense of fair judgement and
clinical acumen. My responsibilities as Head of Department have provided robust
experience in adjudication of disputes, medical errors and patient complaints. I have had to
conduct detailed investigations and root cause analyses of medical cases performed by my
colleagues. These have developed my skills in reading and critically appraising big volumes
of medical records in addition to honing my skills of mediation, arbitration and
communication.
In April 2020 I successfully completed the recognised training and assessment and have
been awarded Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate. I
have joined the National Register of University Certified Expert Witnesses.
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at University
Hospitals Sussex since 2010.
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Lead in Maternal Medicine and Diabetic pregnancy
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Broad experience in all aspects of Obstetrics, including
high-risk pregnancies and intrapartum management.
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Extensive experience of O&G in 3 continents and different
perspectives on treatment.
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Fellowship Programme in Maternal Fetal Medicine at University of
Connecticut, USA, which included obstetric ultrasound scanning.
Contact Details:
Medico-legal secretary; Alayne Fawkes
Mobile: 07506 173663
Email: pms@pypermedical.co.uk
Website: www.pypermedical.co.uk
Contact: Sally Anne House (Secretary)
Telephone: 01305 756635
Email: Sallyanne.house@circlehealthgroup.co.uk
Alternate Email: nadia.soliman@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
Hareswith Cottage, West Chiltington Road, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4BP
Winterbourne Circle Health Group, Dorchester, DT1 2DR
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