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Make an initial enquiry
Give your firm’s details, the broad clinical issues, the report required and any court deadlines. Please leave patient identifiers and confidential records out of the web form.
Request a report
Tell us the type of matter, the opinion required and your deadline. We will review whether the instruction falls within Dr Patel’s expertise.
The instruction process
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Give your firm’s details, the broad clinical issues, the report required and any court deadlines. Please leave patient identifiers and confidential records out of the web form.
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Suitability, conflicts, availability, record requirements and examination arrangements are assessed. A bespoke quotation is agreed before work starts.
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Clear written instructions and the appropriate records are required before work can begin. A secure method for transferring case material will be agreed directly.
Initial review to help understand the case and likely further work.
Assessment of the present dental condition and prognosis within the agreed scope.
A dental negligence opinion considering whether treatment fell below the relevant clinical standard and its relationship to the alleged harm, within the agreed questions.
Reports for civil claims involving accidents and dental trauma, with clinical examination where required.
Experience in GDC hearings and joint panel discussions. The clinical questions, proposed role and any regulatory deadlines should be made clear in your initial enquiry.
Additional work and attendance arranged in advance, subject to availability.
Do not upload records here. We will agree how to provide confidential material once the enquiry has been reviewed.
Examination address
66 Harley Street, London W1G 7HD
By appointment only.
Initial enquiry
Use this form for an initial enquiry only. Do not include patient-identifying information or confidential case records. An enquiry does not confirm availability or acceptance of an instruction.
A clear next step
Check suitability, availability and the scope of a report.