General description of the work Neurophysiologists undertake
Neurophysiologists are involved in the measurement of nerve activity and neuromusclular damage. They undertake nerve conduction tests to estimate nerve damage.
They may be involved in medical negligence cases in assessing the type and extent of damage to a nerve following an injury or surgical damage.
Neurophysiologists are unlikely to be the subject of a medical negligence claim themselves.


Sub-Specialities / Alternative and Additional job titles
The Neurophysiologist may also be known as a Consultant Neurophysiologist or a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist.


Our Experts
The Neurophysiologists who prepare reports on medical negligence cases on our behalf are all experienced Neurophysiologists working in the NHS. They are in active clinical practice and they are experienced at preparing medico-legal reports. They are willing to attend Court in the UK and Ireland provided that they are given enough notice and that their fees and expenses for attending are agreed in advance.


The Report
The Neurophysiologists prepare their Reports for the benefit of the Courts. In other words, they prepare unbiased Reports in order to help the Court to decide the case, rather than to help one side or the other.
Where necessary they provide background documentation and information to back-up their opinion.


Documentation required
The most important documentation is the Client’s Hospital Records and any neurophysiology records e.g. nerve conduction tests.
An account of events by the Client and/or the Client’s family will be of assistance to the Neurophysiologist. Copies of the Client’s Attendances with their Solicitor will also help to clarify the areas of care that are at issue in the case.


Time-scale for the Report
Once we have confirmation to proceed with the Report the Neurophysiologists can usually prepare their Reports within 8 to 10 weeks. If a Report is needed urgently we will endeavour to have it prepared sooner than this.


Price of the Report
Once we receive all the documentation we will provide you with a quotation for the price of the Report from the Neurophysiologist. If you decide to go ahead with the Report we will have it prepared and we will forward it to you on receipt of payment.
If you decide not to go ahead with the Report after receiving the quotation we will return all the documentation to you and there is no charge.


Queries on the Report / Addendums
The Reports from the Neurophysiologists are usually very clear. If minor clarifications are needed then these will be provided at no extra cost.
If, after the Report has been completed, additional documentation needs to be examined by the Neurophysiologist or if additional work needs to be done in order to provide an Addendum to the Report, then there may be an additional charge. If so, we will inform you of this and only proceed with your approval.


Client Examination
The Neurophysiologists do not normally need to see the Client in order to prepare their Report. They can usually prepare their Report from the case notes and other documentation.
If the case does progress and a Report is needed on the Client’s current medical condition, then the Client may need to be seen by the Neurophysiologist for an examination and we can make the necessary arrangements.