Making it clear: writing medical reports that can be understood by everyone
Research conducted by Susanne Pelger, senior lecturer at Lund University, reveals that scientists explaining their work to lay people helps them…
Justice Select Committee examines the rise in the small claims limit
MAPS Medical Reporting has submitted evidence to the House of Commons justice committee who are scrutinising the government’s proposed increase to the…
Hot-tubbing: new rules and regulations
What does hot-tubbing mean? On 21st November 2017 the Practice Directions (PD) to the 93rd Update of the Civil Procedure Rules were…
Medico-legal reports: what you need to know
What is a medico-legal report? A medico-legal report is a report written by a doctor in the role of a medical expert…
Survey reveals rehabilitation case managers’ views on personal injury firms
A survey conducted by Nockolds Solicitors found that personal injury law firms do not always act in the best interests of their clients…
Medico-legal expert questions practical delivery of small claims rise
MAPS Medical Reporting has responded to an academic’s call for an overhaul of the claims process before the government presses…
Expert shopping: a third bite at the cherry
When it comes to expert evidence, the courts are always very careful to restrict what is allowed in personal injury…
The advancement of wearable technology and its impact on healthcare
Wearable technology is something we can no longer avoid. It appears in almost all areas of life, even when you…
Relocation confirmed for MAPS Medical Reporting
MAPS Medical Reporting is pleased to announce that the company is relocating to a new head office on Edgware Road,…
What is the Odgen rate, and why is it changing?
Personal injury law firms, insurers and claimants recently hit some turbulent times with changes to the rates of compensation paid…
The use, abuse and boundaries of expert evidence
Lord Hodge, Justice of the Supreme Court, used his guest lecture at Middle Temple to focus on the use, abuse and boundaries…
Parallel world: virtual reality as a rehabilitation treatment
Increasing in popularity and despite initial prototypes invented largely to provide a source of entertainment, virtual reality (VR) is now…
The role of the brain in pain relief
Pain is a highly subjective experience, meaning that the exact same events can be felt in varying degrees of intensity,…
Dance Movement Psychotherapy and its benefits
Early research has shown the significant contribution that Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) could have on psychological well-being. A number of studies have…
Pain and perceptions of injustice
A study has shown that perceived injustice can have an impact on our health, and the emotional and physical pain…