Dr Ron Sekel and Karen Stott-Discussion – Australian Medicolegal College

QUIZ ON THIS VIDEO: Dr Ron Sekel and Karen Stott-Discussion

1 / 5

Is it okay to change your mind in a Conclave?

Never

If new relevant information is made available to you

Only in NSW

You need the permission of the Judge

This is a risky thing to do.

2 / 5

Do draft reports have to be disclosed in NSW?

Always

Sometimes

Never

It is up to the Judge

It is up to you

3 / 5

Is there a role for a short report?

Never

Better to discuss with the lawyer first

Only in NSW

Never in Australia

Never comes up

4 / 5

If as the IME you find no case, should you...

Tell the lawyer who retained you

Stay silent

Leave it to the Judge

Tell your lawyer that one way or another you will find a case

Tell both sides of the case

5 / 5

Is it important for the expert to be objective?

No

Yes

Depends on who retains you

Depends on the State

Not relevant in Australia

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