Understanding FND in Medico-Legal Practice

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is among the most frequently misinterpreted diagnoses in neurology. In this on-demand session, Consultant Neurologist Dr Christopher Price explores the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and medico-legal implications of FND - essential viewing for professionals handling personal injury or clinical negligence cases.

About the Speaker

Dr Christopher Price is a Consultant Neurologist based in Exeter with extensive NHS and private sector experience. Known for his multidisciplinary approach, Dr Price regularly provides expert evidence in FND and other complex neurological presentations, helping to clarify causation, prognosis, and treatment response in litigation.

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Webinar Highlights

Key medico-legal insights include:

• How to distinguish FND from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)
• Understanding the “3 Ps” model of causation (predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating)
• Using positive signs to confirm FND - not just exclusion
• Addressing inconsistencies across records and statements
• Evaluating prognosis and recovery potential with psychological and physical overlays
• Real-world examples where litigation itself perpetuated symptoms

Dr Price also reflects on Hick’s Law - reminding us that FND does not exclude co-existing diagnoses.

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