Dietitian Expert Witness
CPR Part 35 Expert Reports in Clinical Nutrition
Dietitian Expert Witness CPR Part 35 Expert Reports in Clinical Nutrition
I provide CPR Part 35-compliant expert witness reports in clinical nutrition for solicitors, barristers, and courts across the UK.
As an HCPC-registered dietitian with over 15 years of clinical experience, my work spans NHS hospitals, private practice, and medico-legal reporting.
I provide independent expert opinion in cases where nutrition, malnutrition, or dietary management is relevant to the issues in dispute.
My reports are written to assist the court with clear, impartial interpretation of the clinical nutrition evidence.
I am listed on multiple expert witness registers including:
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National Register of University Certified Expert Witnesses
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National Expert Witness Association
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UK Register of Expert Witnesses
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McCollum Consultants
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Bush & Co
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Apex
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Premex
Areas of Expertise
I provide expert opinion in cases involving:
Malnutrition and weight loss
Assessment of nutritional status, weight trajectories, and clinical outcomes.
Nutritional negligence in hospitals or care homes
Review of nutritional care plans, screening tools (e.g., MUST), and feeding support.
Failure to Thrive (FTT) and Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII)
Assessment of paediatric growth patterns and nutritional management.
Eating disorder management
Clinical management and nutritional complications.
Bariatric surgery complications
Nutritional deficiencies and long-term metabolic consequences.
Artificial feeding support
Enteral and parenteral nutrition management in complex medical cases.
Child nutrition and allergy management
Assessment of dietary adequacy and clinical management.
Sports nutrition cases
Overtraining, supplement misuse, and performance nutrition disputes.
Expert Witness Services
I provide a range of medico-legal services including:
Screening and preliminary opinion
Initial case review to determine whether nutrition is likely to be materially relevant.
Full CPR Part 35 expert reports
Independent expert reports compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules.
Joint statements
Preparation of joint expert statements following discussion with the opposing expert.
Court attendance
Oral testimony where required.
Turnaround times depend on the complexity of the case and the volume of medical records provided.
Why Solicitors Instruct Me
My work combines clinical dietetic expertise with medico-legal experience and training, enabling me to provide balanced and evidence-based expert opinion.
Key features of my expert witness work include:
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Clear, well-structured reports written for the court
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Careful interpretation of clinical nutrition evidence
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Independent and impartial opinion
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Experience across hospital, community, and private healthcare settings
Why Parents, Patients & Professionals Trust Me
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