I’m Dr David Hodgson, an Emergency Medicine Consultant specialising in providing expert medico-legal opinions for clinical negligence cases across the UK.

I emphasise writing reports that give clinical insight for legal clarity. I have held senior leadership roles, including deputy medical director for quality and safety, and I have engaged nationally and internationally in patient safety-focused committees.

I was awarded an LLM in Healthcare Ethics and Law in 2017. I am passionate about improving the quality and safety of healthcare.

I have held numerous consultant roles in Emergency Medicine across major NHS trusts in the UK, gaining substantial experience across the breadth and depth of Emergency Medicine.

Extensive experience providing expert witness services for adult clinical negligence cases.

Comprehensive experience in clinical governance and patient safety through senior roles within acute NHS trusts.

I specialise in providing medico-legal reports for clinical negligence cases, focusing on adult emergency medicine.

I do not take instructions for paediatric cases.