Medicolegal

Areas of expertise

A focused, non-malignant haematology practice. Dr Thomas provides independent expert opinion across the following areas of thrombosis, haemostasis and non-malignant haematology, for claimant and defendant solicitors.

Focus

Non-malignant haematology

Independent expert opinion is provided across the following areas.

Anticoagulation

Anticoagulation, including warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).

Vaccine-associated thrombosis

Thrombosis and blood dyscrasias after COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine-induced thrombosis and thrombocytopenia (VITT).

Thrombosis & thrombophilia

Thrombosis and investigation of thrombophilia.

VTE prevention

Venous thromboembolism prevention.

Bleeding disorders

Haemophilia and bleeding disorders.

Obstetric haematology

Obstetric haematology.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

Anaemia & thrombocytopenia

Investigation and management of anaemia and low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia).

If your matter is related but not listed, please enquire and Dr Thomas will confirm whether it falls within his expertise.

How instructions work

Scope, reports and terms

Instructing parties
Instructed by claimant or defendant solicitors. Dr Thomas does not act as a single joint expert.
Report types
Clinical negligence, including advisory reports and disclosable reports.
Turnaround
Typically 4 weeks from complete papers, and negotiable depending on the matter.
Report-writing training
Attended Bond Solon training, and working towards the Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Certificate.
Fees & terms
Available on request. See Instruction & Fees for how to instruct.

Instruction

Confirm whether your matter is within expertise

Send a brief, non-identifying outline of the issues and Dr Thomas will respond by email.