Advisory services

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Turnaround time:

Typical turnaround times depend on case complexity and volume of records. Indicative timeframes can be provided on enquiry.

Expedited opinions may be available on request.

Introduction

Stroke Medical Consulting provides independent medico-legal advisory opinions in adult stroke cases.

These opinions are designed to assist legal teams at an early stage, including case screening, breach analysis, causation considerations, and determining whether a case is suitable for further investigation.

Services

Advisory services are designed to support legal teams at an early stage, prior to formal expert instruction

  • A focused early-stage advisory opinion to assist with case screening and initial viability.

    This includes a review of the available records to identify key clinical issues, highlight any potential concerns regarding care, and provide an initial view on whether the case may warrant further medico-legal investigation.

  • Focused assessment of whether care appears to have fallen below a reasonable standard.

    This includes analysis of clinical decision-making, documentation, and adherence to relevant stroke pathways and standards.

  • Consideration of whether any identified issues in care may have had an impact on outcome.

    This includes analysis of whether earlier recognition, investigation, or treatment may have altered the patient’s clinical course.

  • Detailed review of time-critical stroke pathways, including referral, imaging, and treatment timelines.

    This is particularly relevant in cases involving delays in diagnosis, access to stroke services, or escalation of care.

Commonly seen issues include:

  • Missed or delayed stroke diagnosis

  • Delay to CT or MRI imaging

  • Delay to stroke specialist review

  • Thrombolysis decisions

  • Hyperacute stroke management

  • Systems or organisational delay

Legal teams may seek an advisory opinion to:

  • Assess whether there may have been a delay in diagnosis or treatment

  • Understand whether thrombolysis or other interventions should have been considered

  • Explore whether any identified issues may have affected outcome

  • Decide whether to proceed with formal medico-legal expert instruction