Independent clinical and medico-legal review for cases involving shipboard care, evacuation decisions and documentation in cruise and expedition settings.
Who We Work With
For Patients & Families
Structured case reviews that help patients and families understand what happened clinically on board, and whether the available records suggest that care met a reasonable standard for remote practice.
For Lawyers, Operators & Insurers
Independent opinions on care, decision-making and documentation in the context of shipboard medicine, polar itineraries and limited evacuation options.
Types of Work
Case Screening
Brief case reviews based on available records, highlighting key clinical issues, gaps and whether expert involvement is likely to add value.
Formal Opinions
Detailed reports on standard of care, clinical reasoning, timing and documentation, incorporating the constraints and realities of remote maritime practice.
Systems & Education
Input into shipboard medical SOPs, documentation standards, and teaching sessions for operators,
insurers and legal teams working with maritime cases.
Process
| Step 1 | Initial enquiry via the contact form with a brief outline of the case and the role required. |
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| Step 2 | Conflict check and confirmation of availability. Outline of likely scope, timeline and fee structure. |
| Step 3 | Secure transmission of records and any existing expert reports. |
| Step 4 | Written opinion or structured case note, with follow-up discussion as needed. |
Important Notes & Disclaimers
Work is carried out as independent medical opinion, not legal advice. Local legal counsel should always be involved where litigation is contemplated. Jurisdictional and licensing considerations may limit the types of work that can be accepted in some cases.
This site and any initial correspondence are not an emergency service and do not create a doctor–patient relationship. Urgent medical concerns should be managed through local emergency services or the ship’s medical team.