Ophthalmic Claims - Key Terms, Legal Issues & Areas for Inquiry

Introduction

This webinar takes a look at the medical, legal and practical aspects of ophthalmic clinical negligence claims.

It will explore the medical features of common types of claim and discuss the key areas for investigation and argument.

It is aimed at both Claimant and Defendant clinical negligence lawyers.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Key medical terms and common types of claim
• The anatomy of the eye
• Common conditions
• Understanding eye test and diagnostic tools
• Legal issues and areas for inquiry
• Identifying the defendant
• Key issues in liability/causation
• Sympathetic opthalmia and provisional damages
• Quantum and treatment costs, including worked examples of recurring expenditures

This webinar was recorded on 9th October 2023

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