Independent Stroke Advisory Opinions for Legal Teams
Independent medico-legal advisory opinions in adult stroke cases, including delays in diagnosis and treatment, thrombolysis decision-making, and stroke pathway analysis. Focused exclusively on stroke care and time-critical decision-making. Supporting legal teams with clear, structured input at an early stage.
Dr James Backshall
Senior Specialist Doctor in Stroke Medicine
Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Dorset County Hospital
Hyperacute stroke expertise (frontline decision-making)
Independent, objective opinion
Clear, timely turnaround
UK-wide instructions accepted
Stroke Medical Consulting provides independent medico-legal advisory opinions to solicitors and legal teams in relation to adult stroke care.
The practice is led by Dr James Backshall, a UK stroke specialist working within a Hyperacute Stroke Unit, with extensive experience in acute stroke assessment, thrombolysis decision-making, and time-critical stroke pathways.
Dr Backshall is regularly involved in retrospective case review through clinical governance, mortality review, and Serious Incident investigation.
Areas where advisory input may assist
Delayed diagnosis of stroke
Failure to recognise stroke symptoms
Delay in imaging or specialist referral
Thrombolysis decision-making and eligibility
Stroke pathway and systems delays
TIA and evolving stroke presentations
Acute blood pressure management
Services are currently focused on independent advisory opinions at pre-litigation and early litigation stage.
Court-compliant Part 35 reporting and court attendance are not currently offered.