Report writing for doctors

Report writing for doctors supplying evidence on asylum applications – training, 24 September, Coventry Refugee Centre

GPs with asylum seeker patients are asked to write medical reports for asylum cases, and are often well placed through their knowledge of their patient to provide evidence and information. However, writing full, “expert” medico-legal reports requires training and experience. A network of GPs writing medico-legal reports on asylum applicants was set up in 2008 to provide training and support for GPs. Ongoing training and accreditation in medical report writing should strengthen the role of GPs and the effectiveness of their reports at the Home Office.

Sponsored by the Department of Health, the 4th GP Medical Report Training Day will provide both new and experienced GP report writers with presentations from legal and medical experts, and with a forum for GPs to present their own reports. UKBA staff will explain the role and importance of medical reports in decision-making. Expert legal advisors will present on legal aspects, and medical presenters on recognising and documenting the physical and psychological evidence of trauma/torture. There will be a session on how to structure and present expert reports.

Attendance is free. Certificates of attendance will be provided.

Anyone interested in attending should send their name and contact details to Dr Alison Callaway to book a place:

Dr Alison Callaway (Lead GP)

The Meridian, 15 Bishop Street, Coventry CV1 1HU T: 02476-223921 F: 02476-223923