Musculoskeletal Imaging Expert of the Year Dr Oh on the Role of Radiology in Medico-Legal Cases With over a decade of medicolegal experience, what are the key factors you consider when preparing expert radiology reports for legal cases? As I remain impartial and neutral, all I need are the documents, including images, available for me to prepare a good Expert Report. It is important that evidence is carefully evaluated, as it is often a decision of whether a breach of duty was relevant in many cases. Your expertise spans trauma, musculoskeletal, radionuclide (Nuclear Medicine) and post-mortem CT imaging. How do these specialisms contribute to forensic investigations and legal proceedings? Trauma goes well with musculoskeletal since many overlaps occur here. Both can also be helpful in doing any Post-mortem With extensive expertise in trauma, musculoskeletal, radionuclide (Nuclear Medicine), and post-mortem CT imaging, Dr Oh plays a critical role in medico-legal cases by providing expert radiology reports for both Claimant and Defendant cases. His approach prioritises objectivity, clarity, and precision, ensuring that radiological evidence is accurately interpreted and effectively presented in legal proceedings. In this interview, Dr Oh discusses the evolving role of radiology in forensic investigations, the impact of advancing imaging technology on court cases, and how expert witnesses can communicate complex findings in a way that is clear, defensible, and impartial. 29 LAWYER MONTHLY EXPERT WITNESS AWARDS 2025 Dr. Teik Chooi Oh FRCR, AFRCSI , MB BCh BAO, RCR MSK, BSSR, Member of COMARE Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist UNITED KINGDOM
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