About this course
UkPass Academy offers an Expert Witness Course designed for GMC-registered doctors and physiotherapists who wish to develop expertise in medico-legal reporting. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish and run a medico-legal reporting service.
The course curriculum covers essential topics including how to set up a medico-legal reporting practice, Medco and ICO registration requirements, medico-legal report writing, and software tools for managing reports. Participants will learn the fundamentals of effective report writing—identifying common pitfalls and problems—and will develop the communication and ethical reasoning skills critical to medico-legal practice. You will also gain insights into setting up medico-legal clinics and structuring your service.
Teaching is delivered by an experienced faculty of skilled medical practitioners with years of direct experience in medico-legal reporting. The course includes a presentation and ongoing support from GRIP Technologies, and participants are offered a subscription service to assist with compliance and a smooth transition into practice.
The course is structured around small group sessions to maximize individualized attention, feedback, and hands-on practice. Each participant receives in-depth performance feedback addressing both strengths and areas for development. Upon completion, participants earn 6 CPD points and gain access to the GRIP Technologies subscription service, which provides ongoing compliance support and practical guidance.
Key features include:
• How to set up a medico-legal reporting service
• Medco registration and CPD requirements
• ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) registration
• Medico-legal report writing software training
• Setting up medico-legal clinics
• Identifying problems, pitfalls, and best practices in report writing
• Communication skills for diverse clinical interactions
• Ethical scenarios and professional decision-making
• 6 CPD points included
• GRIP Technologies subscription for compliance support
• Small group sessions with individualized feedback
• Experienced medical faculty with medico-legal expertise
