Prior to the commencement of proceedings in a personal injury or medical negligence matter, a solicitor usually requests the claimants general practitioners and any other allied health professionals notes i.e. physiotherapists, ambulance etc. Apart from the notes being useful when the Barrister prepares a preliminary advice, whats the purpose of having clinical notes on hand, early in the proceedings? How can clinical notes best be utilised in the claimant's case? … [Read more...]