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The Peyton Method - Teaching Complex Surgical Procedures - An Explanation

The Peyton Method - Teaching Complex Surgical Procedures

Rodney Peyton discuses his international recognized four stage procedures for teaching surgery

The Case of the Missed Fracture

Scaphoid fractures are relatively common after a fall on the outstretched arm and present with pain around the wrist, particularly at the...

What is the role of the Medical Expert?

The medical expert is engaged to clarify, in lay terms the unique aspects of medical evidence in individual cases so that clients,...

Standard of Care Required of a Trainee in Surgery

A gentleman presented with a lump in the back of his neck just under the skull. This was regarded as a simple lipoma (benign tumour of...

What is Whiplash Injury and Can It Occur at Low Speed?

Whiplash is not a diagnosis but rather an attempt at explaining a mechanism of injury in a road traffic accident. It is in fact a...

The Validity of “Informed” Consent

This case involves a 55 year old retired civil servant who was now singing in a sixties style tribute band. He presented with a swelling...

The Case of the Biased Expert

Today’s case is a cautionary tale about the consequences of defendants going on a fishing expedition in their client’s notes and hiring...

What is the legal status of guidelines and protocols in the management of patients?

Adherence to current clinical guidelines of commonly accepted practice is generally a complete defence to a claim in medical negligence....

When Does a Complication in Surgery Become a Question of Medical Negligence?

This case deals with unintended consequences of a surgical procedure. A complication can be defined as a foreseeable, unintended outcome...

The Importance of Preliminary/Screening Advice in Medical Negligence Cases

A 72 year old with Alzheimer’s Disease was admitted to a respite unit for several weeks so that his wife could go on holiday. At home he...

Upcoming Events

April 2017 “Training the Trainers” course Gothenburg, Sweden September 2017 “Training the Trainers”, Hamburg, Germany for Johnson &...

International Seminar - Training the Trainers

Mr Peyton returned to Germany to provide “Training the Trainers” course in Hamburg, Germany for senior surgical consultants. The course...

Training the Trainers - Berlin

Mr Peyton delivered his trademark “Training the Trainers” course to senior consultants in Berlin, Germany. The course was sponsored by...

Low Impact Collisions

Time & Venue: Seminar starts at 9.30am and ends at 11.15am Thursday 17th December 2015. Registration and coffee from 9.00am. Belfast...

Sharpening Your Competitive Edge

Time & Venue: Seminar starts at 2.00pm and ends at 5.00pm Thursday 17th December 2015. Registration and coffee from 1.30pm. Belfast...

Medical Mistakes and the Law

Time & Venue: Seminar starts at 11.30am and ends at 1.15pm Thursday 17th December 2015. Registration and coffee from 11.00am. Belfast...