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Lack of concrete distinctions: If young children
were excluded because their loss cannot be
precisely quanti昀椀ed, it would be unclear where
to draw the line between young children, older
children, and adults, leading to arbitrary and
incoherent distinctions.
Dr Samah Boulis
Experienced GP and Senior clinical navigator
for GP Clinical Assessment Service
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Imperial), DSEM, DFSRH
Conclusion
Dr Boulis is a very experienced General Practitioner who provides expert evidence
in medico-legal proceedings. She works as a full time NHS GP and is fully
registered with the General Medical Council and is also on the Medical Performers
list for GPs.
The claimant’s case will be remitted to the Trial
Judge to decide whether the claimant should be
awarded lost years damages on the facts of her case
and, if so, what the value of that award should be.
Browne Jacobsons’ specialist team for health and
social care disputes will continue to monitor the
case. There are reserving implications for insurers,
local authorities and the NHS.
She has background training and experience in various specialist settings focused
on paediatrics, trauma and orthopaedics, psychiatry, sexual health and HIV. She
has nearly a decade of surgical experience with 4 years as a Specialist Registrar in
Trauma and Orthopaedics. In addition, she held the positions of Trauma Fellow in
a busy NHS hospital as well as Senior Registrar in complex military trauma and
neurological rehabilitation with the Ministry of Defence.
Dr Boulis is able to assist as expert advisor or receive instructions in the following
areas of expertise:
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All aspects of care in general practice delivered by a GP
Claims for breach of duty and negligence of care delivered by a GP or GPs
in settings of GP practices, urgent treatment centres and walk in centres
Telephone triage of patients in primary care and emergency services
(including out of hours, 111 and 999).
Assessment and management of all illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases by
a GP in settings of GP practices, urgent treatment centres, primary care
centres and walk in centres.
Dr Boulis has published works and abstracts, such as ;Subclavian artery injury
following isolated clavicle fracture, which to repair first?' S.Boulis & S. Samad:Int J
Ortho Sur. 2006. Vol 3. Her Presentations include;Safe prescribing in paediatrics.
Poster at the Wessex patient safety conference 2011.
Email: spboulis@doctors.org.uk
Telephone: 0775 992 4434
Area of work: London and Surrounding counties
Dr. Mark Mason
InternatIonally renowned mental health care experts
The Maudsley Hospital is an internationally renowned centre for mental health
care and provides the largest portfolio of national and specialist mental health
services in the UK. Many of our experts are at the forefront of research and training
in psychiatry and are highly respected in their field.
Consultant Cardiologist
Area of work: Nationwide
As part of this historic organisation, Maudsley Private Care is home to a dedicated
team of Maudsley experts in a covering a range of specialist areas to provide prompt
and responsive medico-legal reports and services for solicitors, barristers, courts and
other agencies.
A highly experienced tertiary centre clinical cardiologist. Extensive experience in
managing all aspects of cardiology, and was part of the UK’s first 24/7 primary
angioplasty service whilst also leading the pacing and devices service. A credible
expert and one of very few clinicians to have been invited faculty at international
meetings in both percutaneous coronary intervention and CIED therapy.
Our panel of nationally recognised psychiatrists and psychologists provide expert court
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Extensive experience as a clinical leader in a succession of leadership roles
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Following the outcome of claims, we can offer a range of individually tailored
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option of input from psychiatry and psychology combined.
Email: mark.mason5@nhs.net | Alternate Email: markjmason65@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07778 355031
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Our panel includes expert psychiatrists and psychologists in a wide range of general
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