Dr James Jarvie is a General Practitioner and Expert Witness. He is instructed by Claimants and Defendants in clinical negligence cases.

Dr Jarvie has completed Inspire Medilaw training, accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, to ensure a high standard of reporting and court room skills.

Since completing his training, Dr Jarvie has completed a number of advisory and CPR compliant reports. These have been for both defence and prosecution in an approximately equal split.

Dr Jarvie will consider clinical negligence cases related to all aspects of General Practice and has extensive experience in cases involving:

• Mismanagement of acute conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, ulcers, acute infections and gangrene.
• Delayed referrals and diagnoses of conditions such as cancer, heart attacks and diabetic foot complications.
• Infectious diseases such as pneumonia and tetanus.
• Logistical and organisational issues in practices such as missed instructions for repeating tests and missed communications with patients.

Dr Jarvie is highly organised and will provide a medical negligence report completed to a high standard within 4 weeks of agreeing the instruction.