A recent The Guardian article reported that the NHS is spending up to £19,000 per patient treating complications that resulted from surgical and non-surgical procedures carried out abroad.

One of the most difficult positions an expert witness can find themselves in is this: you have completed your analysis, agreed a common approach with the opposing experts, and the results are not what your instructing party hoped for.

From time to time, I come across discussions in mainstream medical law that feel particularly relevant to the medical aesthetic practice. Recently, I listened to a legal conversation in Episode 204 of Law Pod UK centred on causation in clinical negligence and the evolving approach to informed consent.

Understand the nuances of clinical negligence in aesthetic medicine and learn why specialised expert witnesses are essential for lawyers handling cosmetic treatment claims.

What the UK’s new cosmetic regulations announcement means for patient safety, practitioners, and the future of the aesthetics industry.

What makes a good expert witness? In this blog, Nurse Julie reflects on the importance of impartiality, legal training, and collaboration between solicitors and experts in building stronger and fairer cases.

In my latest blog, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of reviewing aesthetic negligence cases, and why sticking to an agreed plan is a safeguard for everyone involved.

In aesthetic practice, responding promptly to a patient reporting side effects after an injectable treatment is essential for patient safety, trust, and legal accountability.

Viewed from a clinical standpoint, aesthetic medicine is founded on the four fundamental principles of medical ethics: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

From my experience, it is crucial for solicitors to rely on expert witnesses to provide clarity on whether a practitioner’s actions met the expected standard of care.

In medical negligence cases, the existence of a duty of care is rarely in question, but this responsibility extends to non-medical professionals administering non-surgical procedures.