Medlec
Why Us
We have access to a wide range of experts in all areas of psychiatry, including forensic and neuropsychiatry, as well as other medical specialties. These experts are selected by an experienced panel of clinicians who are knowledgeable in expert witness work.
We shall ensure timely delivery of professional reports usually within 6 weeks.
We also take on legal aid cases to meet your urgent turnaround times.
We also quality assure medicolegal reports and related services and ensure a streamlined process is appropriately coordinated to meet your needs and deadlines.
For doctors, we will provide a report format and offer support for quality assurance of your work by one of our highly experienced clinicians.
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About Medlec
We are a distinguished team of clinicians committed to providing top-tier, professional medicolegal advice to lawyers, the criminal justice service and other professional bodies involved in navigating the often complex world of medical claims, criminal cases, and other civil matters.
At Medlec, our strength lies in our team. Comprising esteemed doctors who are well-versed in the intricacies of the law, our experts offer a unique, well-rounded perspective that allows us to provide unparalleled guidance and support.
We specialise in a range of services, including the creation of medico-legal reports, providing expert witness testimonies, and comprehensive advice on medical claims. Whether it’s a straightforward consultation or a complex case requiring in-depth analysis and assessment, our team is equipped to handle it with professionalism and precision.
Our approach is guided by our core values of expertise, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. We believe in staying true to our ethical principles, treating every case with the utmost care, and working together to deliver the best solutions for our clients.
At Medlec, we provide a comprehensive suite of services tailored to address the multifaceted challenges our clients face at the intersection of medicine and law. Our expertise includes the following;
Psychiatric medicolegal reports – our team of experts have extensive clinical experience and can provide professional psychiatric reports in all psychiatric subspecialties pertaining to: –
-Forensic cases such as fitness to plead and stand trial, culpability, disposal, treatment options, and prognosis
-Neuropsychiatry cases such as Brain Injuries, Autism, ADHD, Sleep disorders, Epilepsy, Non-Epileptic Attack Disorders,
-Mental Health Laws, such as the Civil and Forensic sections of the Mental Health Act
-Immigration cases that involve mental health conditions (e.g., PTSD, depression Anxiety, Psychosis), and the impact of the immigration processes on the client’s mental health.
-Personal Injury Cases
-Clinical Injury Cases
-Clinical Assessments and Treatment of clients who are subjects of medicolegal reports and on request by Case Managers
-Employment Cases
Medicolegal reports in other Medical Specialities and we will source the right professional for your case, from our register of medical professionals ensuring quality is assured and reports are provided to suit your case needs. These include General Practitioners, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Paediatricians, Surgery, General Hospital Physicians, etc
Social Care – related reports, such as Safeguarding, Child/Parenting needs assessment, Social care needs, Independent Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessments).
Our expert Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts provide comprehensive and detailed reports in assessments, formulations (explanation of aetiology or impact of an offending behaviour) and treatment recommendations.
Our Speech and Language Therapy Experts can provide detailed reports addressing questions relating to speech and swallowing problems arising from congenital conditions (such as Autism and Learning Disability) or ‘Acquired’ conditions such as Brain Injury, stroke, accidental or deliberate overdose of medication.
Our Occupational Therapy Experts can provide reports relating to functional impairments arising from a range of congenital or acquired conditions such as Brain Injury, stroke, accidental or deliberate overdose of medication, or other mental or physical health conditions.
We also accept Legal Aid cases offering a quick turnaround to meet urgent needs within 1 to 2 weeks.
Our aim is to help our clients successfully traverse the complexities of their medical legal journey. Whether it’s through providing a detailed report, expert testimony, or targeted advice, Medlec is committed to delivering services that uphold our values of expertise, integrity, compassion, and collaboration.
At Medlec, we bring together a team of highly qualified doctors and seasoned legal experts to provide an unparalleled level of service. Our doctors, with their diverse medical backgrounds, not only provide the comprehensive medical understanding needed but also actively collaborate with our legal team. This ensures a well-rounded analysis and perspective on every case we handle.
Our legal experts, experienced in the nuances of medical law, work hand-in-hand with our doctors to ensure all legal aspects of a case are accurately represented and thoroughly explored. This unique fusion of medical and legal expertise sets Medlec apart and allows us to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.