MPS-HKMA Medical Experts Training Course in Hong Kong 2015 (draft
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1 MPS-HKMA Medical Experts Training Course in Hong Kong 2015 (draft Date: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2015 Time: Venue: 13:00 18:15 (Saturday); 13:00 18:00 (Sunday) Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) Duke of Windsor Social Service Building 15 Hennessy Road Wanchai Day 1: Room 201, 2/F Day 2: Auditorium, 1/F CME points: 3 points for each day PROGRAMME DAY 1: Saturday 29 August 2015 (Chair: Dr Ming Keng Teoh) 13:00 14:00 Registration and Lunch 14:00 14:15 Welcome Dr Louis Shih, HKMA President Opening Address His Honour Judge Dr Harold LEONG Personal Injury Master of the High Court 14:15 14:40 Role of Medical Experts Dr Ming Keng TEOH, MPS Why train medical experts? Role and duty of an expert Code of conduct and regulations for medical experts Recent developments and high profile cases Professional support and assistance for experts Benefits of being a medical expert 14:40 15:20 Principles of Medical Negligence Dr David KAN, Howse Williams Bowers The law and doctors brief introduction and common legal terms Principles of medical negligence - duty of care; breach and causation
2 15:20 15:35 Tea Break Relevant case law on duty of care, breach and causation Civil and criminal cases standards of proof Common legal principles and terms vicarious liability, without prejudice, res ipsa loquitor, etc Bolam and reasonable standard of care Damages and compensation how awards are decided Law on consent and failure to warn Mental capacity Patient confidentiality Recent developments in medical negligence case law 15:35 16:15 The Litigation Process in Hong Kong Jaime LAM, Mayer Brown JSM Why an expert needs to understand the litigation process Overview of the judicial system in Hong Kong - jurisdiction and general powers of a civil court, criminal court, coroner s court, disciplinary tribunal, and specialist courts Overview of the litigation process - active case management by the court Pre-action investigation and the role played by medical experts Pre-action protocol; before legal action can be commenced Commencement of legal action - which court; limitation Commencement of legal action writ, pleadings; key milestones Compulsory mediation Discovery of documents Witness statements/affidavits of evidence-in-chief/expert reports Preparation for trial and the part played by the medical experts The judgment; Settlement and awards Appeals to the Court of Appeal 16:15 16:45 Appearance in Court Courtroom Skills and What to Expect Russell COLEMAN, Senior Counsel Appearance in court In the courtroom The layout, who s who in court Witness box or live video links Taking an oath Examination in chief Cross examination Re-examination Outcome of trial Court etiquette Dress, language, punctuality, courtesy Protocol in relation to expert evidence General principles Rules of the High Court 2
3 16:45 17:05 Expert Reports The Brief, Preparation and Legal Considerations Dr Pallavi BRADSHAW, MPS Letter of instructions to experts What lawyers need: opinions on breach, causation, status and prognosis, damages, apportionment How to prepare an Expert Report - Content and format Example of a good expert report layout and content; clarity, factually accurate, relevant, with references and justification for opinion; timeliness Code of conduct and responsibilities in writing expert reports Relevant provisions and rules of court; privilege and disclosure 17:05 17:55 Challenging claims cases Interactive debate Facilitator: Dr Ming Keng TEOH, MPS Panel: Jaime LAM, Mayer Brown JSM; Tracy CHEUNG, Kennedys; Dr David KAN, Howse Williams Bowers; Antoinette COLTSMANN, MPS A presentation of interesting and challenging claims involving complex issues. The panel and audience will engage in debates about the most appropriate balance of ethical, commercial and fair decisions in each of these cases. 17:55 18:15 Questions and answer session (All speakers) 18:15 End of Day 1 3
4 DAY 2: Sunday 30 August 2015 (Chair: Dr Tse Hung Hing) 13:00 14:00 Lunch and Refreshments 14:00 14:30 Claims Handling ethical considerations and difficult decisions Dr Pallavi BRADSHAW, MPS What happens when a claim is made MPS claims management principles and fairness Claims management governance Ethics and examples of ethical dilemmas in claims Doctors professional interests; safeguards Appeals and Judicial Reviews 14:30 15:00 A Medical Expert in Medical Council Inquiries, Coroner s Inquests, Criminal Courts, Tribunals and Other Situations Woody CHANG, Mayer Brown JSM Medical Council of Hong Kong Functions and responsibilities of the Medical Council Organisation set-up of the Council The investigation process for complaints When is expert evidence needed and what is expected Pitfalls and controversies: the legal adviser's criteria for admission of expert evidence Coroner s Inquests Objectives of coroner s inquests The rules; cause of death and findings What is expected of an expert Recommendations Role of experts in other situations Personal injury claims and employment tribunals Probate cases (mental capacity) Criminal cases 15:00 15:30 Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Christine TSANG, Kennedys Types of ADR available in Hong Kong Use of mediation and ADR in medical negligence litigation and pre-action protocol Hong Kong Mediation Centre - functions Mediation in complaint resolution 15:30 15:45 Tea Break 4
5 15:45 16:15 An Expert s Perspective: Preparing for Court and Professional Issues Dr John LOW, Specialist Anaesthesiologist Interpreting lawyers instructions, complying with expert briefs Preparing an expert report tips from an expert Providing an objective opinion difficulties, ethics and the law What puts doctors off agreeing to be instructed as an expert? Before court begins: preparation needed Personal experience as an expert in the courtroom Attending court as a witness obligations, rights and remuneration, failure or refusal to attend court Level of knowledge, details, clarity, manner, confidence What medical experts want 16:15 17:15 Expert Reports The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Facilitator: Oonagh TONER, Howse Williams Bowers Group Leaders: Woody CHANG & Catherine YEUNG, Mayer Brown JSM; Dr Alison METCALFE & Antoinette COLTSMANN, MPS; Christine TSANG & Andrew LOVELL, Kennedys; Alison SCOTT, Howse Williams Bowers. Breakout groups: critical review of three expert reports Presentation by group spokesman and discussion 17:15 17:30 Quickfire Quiz Alison SCOTT, Howse Williams Bowers This will challenge the delegates and test their retention and understanding of the material covered by this training programme, as well as the opportunity to win the top prize! 17:30 17:55 Questions & Answer session (All speakers) 17:55 Prize presentation and Closing Remarks Dr Pallavi BRADSHAW & Dr Ming Keng TEOH, MPS 18:00 End of Course certificates and feedback forms 5
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