Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Injury Claims Assessments


Dr Joglekar may be available to receive medico-legal instructions to carry out expert assessments in the following contexts. However, we prioritise clinical care over expert witness reports and hence may turn down requests at busy times. 

Fees will vary depending on the task and requirements. 

Personal injury claims: This may be secondary to stressful life events or traumatic events. Particular expertise is provided to assess the impact of the adverse life events which may manifest in a variety of psychiatric disorders, ranging from anxiety and mood disorders, Adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and changes to emotion, behaviour and conduct due to the use of maladaptive coping strategies. A child or an adolescent may come to use in the above context/s. 

Assessment of ADHD: Dr Joglekar offers to assess specifically for ADHD in young people/adolescents who may be involved in youth offending behaviours. 

Assessments of Looked After Children: Assessment and recommendations in relation to clinical needs, risks and placements alongside a care plan for young people who are Looked After by Children's Services. 

Coroner's Inquest, Independent second opinions/case note studies and complaint investigations: Dr Joglekar has experience of sitting on SUI and complaint investigation panels. He has offered testimony in the coroner's court in the past. He would consider whether he can support in the above contexts, depending on the case complexity, bundle size, and likely time frames, if this involved interviewing named parties. 

Reports: Produced usually within 4 weeks. Please discuss if your needs are different.