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opinions. Recognising this burden has helped me
develop strategies to maintain objectivity, such as
relying on evidence-based frameworks and peer
discussion.
For clinicians involved in expert witness work, the
ME role o昀昀ers a unique opportunity to develop
forensic insight while remaining grounded in
clinical realities. It encourages re昀氀ection on care
standards, fosters a deeper understanding of patient
safety, and strengthens the ability to articulate
complex scenarios in a legally relevant format.
Given its emphasis on impartial review and systemic
awareness, ME experience should be recognised
as a valuable asset in clinical negligence cases,
contributing to fairer outcomes and improved
accountability across the healthcare system.
Above all, transparency and integrity underpin both
clinical and legal practice. Whether reviewing a
death or writing an expert report, I strive to present
昀椀ndings clearly, acknowledge uncertainty, and
avoid speculation. This commitment to honesty and
impartiality ensures that my contributions support
fair legal outcomes and uphold the standards of
both medicine and law.
References
Conclusion: Bridging Clinical Scrutiny
and Legal Insight
Being a Medical Examiner has profoundly
enhanced my expert witness practice by cultivating
a disciplined, impartial approach to case analysis.
The routine scrutiny of deaths has sharpened my
ability to identify systemic failures, assess clinical
decision-making, and communicate 昀椀ndings with
clarity and sensitivity. These skills—rooted in
transparency, ethical awareness, and objectivity—
are directly transferable to medico-legal reporting,
where balanced judgment and robust reasoning are
essential.
Mr Michael Wilson
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NHS England. National Medical Examiner’s Guidance for
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Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD). Bristol: NHSBT;
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nhs.uk/donation/deceased-donation/donation-aftercirculatory-death
Mr. Mohammad Ayaz Hossain
Consultant Upper GI
and General Surgeon
Consultant specialising in renal transplant, dialysis
access surgery, and multi-organ organ retrieval.
MBChB, FRCS(Ed), BSc(Hons), MSc, MFSTEd
Mr Michael Wilson is an experienced Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
who provides expert evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.
BSc MBBS FRCS PhD FEBS RCPath ME
He works primarily for NHS Forth Valley providing elective and emergency
general surgery care to his patients. His main subspecialty interest is benign
upper GI surgery but with further subspecialty interests in emergency ‘hot’
gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, complex abdominal wall
reconstruction, hiatal surgery, hernia surgery and all aspects of emergency
general surgery. He leads the complex hernia regional MDT and offers botox to
patients prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
I am a full-time NHS Consultant specialising in renal transplant, dialysis access surgery,
and multi-organ organ retrieval. As a CUBS-trained Expert Witness, I bring
comprehensive clinical expertise and proven analytical skills to complex medico-legal
cases involving renal transplantation, organ retrieval, and dialysis access.
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Dialysis access,
Skills and expertise include:
Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgery
Abdominal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Major Trauma
Advance Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Hernia Surgery
Laparotomy
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Vascular access,
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Organ retrieval,
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Live donor kidney transplant.
Mr Wilson is a commissioned officer in the Royal Navy Reserves, holding the
rank of Surgeon Commander. He has previously been Executive Officer of HMS
SCOTIA and is currently SO1 Medical Officers for the Royal Navy Reserves
Medical Branch. He is widely published.
My expert witness services will support your legal proceedings with confidence,
integrity, and specialist insight.
Specialist areas of expertise;
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Alongside my surgical role, I am a qualified Royal College of Pathologists Medical
Examiner, scrutinising cases at my trust as well as working closely with HM Coroners
service in North London. I currently sit on the faculty with the Royal College of Surgeons
(RCS) of England, as well as in the Court of Examiners and am a Quality assessor for the
RCS England.
Since 2021, I have provided precise, thorough expert reports to health boards and legal
professionals, merging in-depth clinical knowledge with meticulous case evaluation. My
commitment is to deliver authoritative, clear, and unbiased reports with rapid turnaround
times, ensuring that your case benefits from the highest standards of professional
accuracy and clarity.
Contact: Amy Murphy | Telephone: 0787 016 0376
Email: ppsecretary@mahsurgical.com | Alternate Email: ayaz@mahsurgical.com
Website: www.mahsurgical.com
Tel: +44 (0) 7809 720 090
Email: msjwilson@doctors.org.uk
Address: 6/19 East Pilton Farm Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 2GA
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