Phillip J Johnstone
MBBS, FRCEM ,RCPathME

Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Medico-Legal Expert Witness
CPR Part 35 compliant | MedCo accredited | GMC 6105797
Bond Solon trained

About

Consultant in Emergency Medicine working in a UK Major Trauma Centre. Experience across adult and paediatric emergency care, including major trauma, acute care, and clinical governance.Also works as a Medical Examiner.Experience in independent review of deaths, scrutiny of clinical records, and formulation of causes of death in accordance with statutory requirements. Familiar with documentation standards, diagnostic uncertainty, and the interface between clinical care and legal processes.Provides independent medico-legal reports in Emergency Medicine.

Services

Independent medico-legal reports in Emergency Medicine, including:- Screening / advisory reports
- Breach of duty and causation reports
- Adult and paediatric cases
- Paper-based and in-person assessments

Expertise

- Emergency department assessment and management
- Diagnostic delay and missed diagnosis
- Escalation and decision-making
- Major trauma
- Systems and pathway performance

Compliance

- CPR Part 35 compliant
- Bond Solon trained
- MedCo accredited
- GMC registered (6105797)

Contact

[email protected]Consultations across North East England
UK-wide travel by arrangement