Diabetes Mellitus and its Importance in Medicolegal Practice

By Dr. Paul Jennings, Consultant in Endocrinology

Posted 17 June 2024

11 Minute Read

Person checking blood glucose levels with a glucometer, emphasising diabetes management and its relevance in medico-legal practice.

Tags:

  • Diabetes Negligence
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer
  • Glycated Haemoglobin
  • Endocrinology Expert Witness
  • Hospital Errors Diabetes
  • DKA Litigation
  • Diabetes Mellitus

Expert Disciplines:

  • Endocrinology

About The Author

Dr. Paul Jennings

Dr. Paul Jennings

Consultant in Endocrinology

Dr. Paul Jennings is a Consultant in Endocrinology at York Teaching Hospital with a broad portfolio across clinical, academic, and corporate roles. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor at St George's University (Grenada), Chief Medical Officer at Norwich Union, and Co-Leader of the MSc in Diabetes Care at the University of York. His special interests include oxidative stress, insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and metabolic endocrinology.

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