We welcome the urgent call from the RCN Foundation, in collaboration with brain injury recovery charity Same You, to develop enhanced training for nurses dealing with neurological rehabilitation. In commissioning a higher education institution, they hope to equip nurses with the additional skills needed to support patients in the UK […]
Dr Ganesh Bavikatte, MBBS, MD (Medicine), FRCP (London), FEBPRM (Europe), is a Consultant and Clinical Lead in Neurorehabilitation medicine, based mainly at specialist neurology hospital, the Walton Centre in Liverpool. A member of the NRC team for over three years and a medico-legal expert since 2013, Dr Bavikatte specialises in […]
As a solicitor, paralegal or case manager, you want to do everything that you can for your clients. In some cases – particularly medical disputes – this will involve bringing in an expert witness. Expert witnesses are an essential part of your approach, but there are several things to keep […]
50,000 people in the UK live with a spinal injury. The leading cause is falls and spinal cord injuries are most common with people aged between 16 and 30 years old. How does the spinal cord work? The spinal cord is the part of the central nervous system that […]
What does an Expert Witness Do? As a neurological rehabilitation expert witness you will be called upon to provide an independent opinion on the issues related to the case to inform the court and allow them to make a decision regarding things related to your particular field of expertise. An […]
Reading person experiences can also support those close to a person with a brain injury, or those supporting them. Below is a round-up of NRC Medical Experts’ favourite about brain injury and rehabilitation. Touching Distance by Beverley Turner and James Cracknell This book tells of the story of rower James […]
Dr Harriss, FRCPS(Can), FRCP(London) is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor, who has worked in the UK and in Canada during his career. A Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine in private practice and Managing Director of the Independent Rehabilitation Medicine Assessments (IRMA), Dr Harriss is a leading medical expert with over […]
The brain is a developed organ made up of a large number of neurons and supporting cells. The interconnection between the neurons is what makes the brain function. Unlike other cells in the body that can regenerate, there are three types of cells that cannot regenerate. These include hepatocytes in […]
Virtual Reality (VR) has been here for more than a decade now and other than being an entertainment system, they’re proving to be just as nifty for medical and therapeutic purposes. VR is a powerful tool to motivate its participants while providing augmented feedback to instruct the subject and improve […]
NRC Medical Expert, Dr Julian Harriss, developed the following study guide on behalf of NR Times. It gives an interesting and accessible overview of the vital classification process that shapes treatments and outcomes after brain injury. Classifying brain injury We often use the terms “concussion” and “mild” or “minor” head […]
