12 August 2024 Keith Rix 158 Case Updates Should anyone else be present at the consultation? byKeith Rix Commentary This is an important judgment that sets out the position taken by the courts as to the presence of another person during an expert assessment. It also touches on remote assessment and calls to mind Snelling v Thomson Alarm Communication System [2003] ScotCS 172: The position of an actuary contrasts markedly with that of the consultant orthopaedic surgeon who does require to make investigations by examining the pursuer. He cannot simply look up textbooks and expect to obtain some sort of answer. Learning points To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags Remote assessments09. Records Assessments and Site Visits Related articles The Single Biggest Change White Paper M v N (Approved) [2023] IEHC 759 EWI Annual Conference 2024: Closing address focuses on the evolving Expert Witness and the challenges this brings EWI Annual Conference 2024: Opening keynote looks at the role of Expert Witnesses in the modern and modernising justice system We are reviewing our document/data retention policy and how long we can or should hold on to client data. What should experts do in this area? Comments are only visible to subscribers.