Medico-Legal Perspectives on Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

By Dr Cleland, Consultant Neurologist

Posted 23 May 2022

6 Minute Read

Patient undergoing an MRI scan, representing the diagnostic process and medico-legal considerations in post-traumatic epilepsy cases.

Tags:

  • Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
  • Head Injury
  • Seizure Risk
  • Brain Trauma
  • Epilepsy Litigation
  • Neurologist Expert Witness
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Expert Disciplines:

  • Neurology

About The Author

Dr Peter Cleland

Dr Cleland

Consultant Neurologist

Dr Cleland is a Consultant Neurologist since 1984, with extensive expert witness experience for both plaintiffs and defendants. Although retired from full-time roles, he continues outpatient clinics and teaching. He has published widely in neurology and tropical medicine.

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