Medico-Legal

Dr Sigston has widespread experience in managing clinical negligence issues, civil claims and coroner’s court hearings as part of his Medical Director role that he held for 7 years. This has allowed him to develop expertise in the workings of the legal system and the requirements of various parties.

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Chief of Service

Area of interest:-

• medico-legal reports for Anaesthetics and Intensive Care
• appraisals
• revalidation expertise
• medical leadership

Dr Sigston has successfully undertaken medico-legal training with Bond Solon in London.

Dr Sigston has provided expert reports for both Claimants and Defendant Trusts (60% for defendant), since 2018.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust were party to a Corporate Manslaughter Charge which was heard at Inner London Crown Court in 2016. Dr Sigston was heavily involved in the successful defence of this case which was dismissed by the judge.

Email: paul@sigston.co.uk
Web: www.sigston.co.uk