​​Expert Report Writing Course
​** NEW DATE ** 
​11 December 2020

Sofitel Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

SOLD OUT
26 June 2020 - Register Now

This course was planned to be held in June and has been postponed due to COVID-19. Please note the new date - 11 December 2020.
This date is now sold out. Please contact the College if you wish to be placed on a short-list in case a place becomes available.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to assist expert witness report writers to evaluate and improve their skills, and to establish a high standard of report writing.

This course will benefit any medical/dental professionals who may be called upon to prepare expert reports. It will also provide excellent preparation for any who plan to attend our Expert Witness Training course in future.

Key LEARNING Outcomes

  • Understand the expert’s role and the requirements for one to be considered an expert.
  • Understand and critically review a letter of instruction from by the solicitor.
  • Appreciate when further material should be requested from the instructing lawyer.
  • Know what are the essential elements required in an expert report, common to all Codes of Conduct.
  • Understand the difference between assumed facts, facts and opinion.
  • Understand how an opinion is properly constructed showing how any conclusions were derived.
  • Appreciate the proper use of language, syntax and grammar in an expert’s report.
  • Appreciate pitfalls of request or instruction and report writing.

PROGRAM

Download the program below (this program is subject to change):

 ACLM Report Writing Course Program

Registration Fees

ACLM Members:  $500 inc GST
Non-members:  $650 inc GST

VENUE

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
14-16 Hastings Street
Noosa Heads QLD 4567

A discounted accommodation rate is available to attendees. Details will be sent following registration and payment.

Teaching Faculty

The teaching faculty will be confirmed closer to the date.