Tickets are now on sale for the annual medico-legal conference which is taking place at Peterhouse, Cambridge on Friday 30 September.
The conference is in its 6th year and is organised by leading barristers and medical experts who aim to provide a forum for doctors and lawyers to learn from each other and exchange views. Stuart McKechnie is on the committee of organisers and will chair this year’s conference.
The eminent line up of speakers includes Andrew Ritchie QC and Jacob Levy QC of 9 Gough Chambers. Talks will cover brain injuries, neurology, pain and surgical choices and a look at hot topics in medico-legal work.
Click here for more information on the conference and to book your place directly.
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