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Training Events for Medical Experts

Training for Investigators

We offer both online and in-person training inputs on the utilisation of medical evidence within the criminal justice system within a range of contexts. Training session content can be tailored to the bespoke requirements of the audience. Below is a list of example topics that we cover:

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Medical Evidence in Child Abuse, Neglect and Death Cases

This course focuses on recognising key injury patterns, interpreting clinical findings, and identifying when specialist medical input is required. The training is designed to assist with evidence-led decision-making and confident engagement with medical experts in these complex and sensitive investigations.

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Medical Evidence in Investigations into Deaths and Harm in Healthcare Settings

This course focuses on forensic medical evidence strategies in single and multi-patient cases. The training supports investigators in identifying potential failings in care, assessing legal thresholds and working effectively with medical experts in technically complex investigations.

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The Role of Clinical Medical Evidence in Death Investigations

This course examines how clinical medical evidence can complement post-mortem findings by providing a comprehensive picture prior to death. The training supports understanding causes and contributions of death, and effective liaison with pathologists and other medical experts throughout the investigative process.

EXCLUSIVE 2026 OFFER

For a limited time, we are offering UK police forces a free 30-minute webinar on medical expert evidence. This covers topics such as:

  • Medical evidence gathering

  • Use of expert advisers vs expert witnesses

  • Terms of reference and instruction advice

  • Expert reports - what to look for

  • Services available through Johnson & Arrowsmith Medicolegal

 

The aim is to provide investigators across departments such as major crime, CID, RASSO, and child/public protection with an overview of the value of medical expert evidence and how to manage instructions.​

Please contact us via our contact page or email to arrange training inputs for investigators.

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