(i) In the case of medical reports: where the medical records are situated (including, where possible, the hospital record number) whether or not the consent of the client/patient to an examination and disclosure of records has been given and whether or not the records are to be obtained and provided by the solicitor (h) Whether prior authority to incur the estimated fees needs to be obtained by the solicitor before the instructions can be confirmed (g) Whether proceedings have been commenced or are contemplated, the identity of the parties, and whether the expert may be required to attend to give evidence (e) The history of the matter, identifying any factual matters that may be in dispute (c) The purpose for requesting the report, and a description of the matter to be investigated (b) The type of expertise which is called for (a) Basic information such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and dates of incidents Experts should ensure that they receive clear instructions from solicitors (in writing unless this is not practical) specifying the solicitor’s requirements, which should cover: They are intended to be of general application and there may be additional requirements relating to cases in specialised areas of law. This Code is intended to assist experts to ensure that they can effectively meet the needs of solicitors, so those solicitors can in consequence better serve their clients and the interests of justice. CODE OF PRACTICE: EXPERT WITNESSES ENGAGED BY SOLICITORS
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