The Complex and Uncertain Landscape of Brain Tumours in Medicolegal Practice

By Dr Jeremy Rees, Consultant Neurologist

Posted 28 October 2024

10 Minute Read

Doctor reviewing multiple brain MRI scans, illustrating the diagnostic complexity and medico-legal challenges of brain tumour cases.

Tags:

  • Brain Tumour Claims
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Glioma
  • Brain Cancer Negligence
  • Neurology Expert Witness
  • Brain Tumours

Expert Disciplines:

  • Neurology

About The Author

Dr Jeremy Rees

Dr Jeremy Rees

Consultant Neurologist

Dr. Jeremy Rees is a Consultant Neurologist and Honorary Associate Professor at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCL Institute of Neurology. He has led the brain tumour unit at Queen Square, served as pathway director for brain cancer at London Cancer, and was the neurology expert on the NICE committee that developed national brain tumour treatment guidelines in 2018. Dr. Rees is a leading voice in neuro-oncology, with extensive research, publications, and teaching experience.

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