MockTrial Study

Question 1

1. Could you please state your name for the court

Answer 1

My name is Dr. Sarah Lee

Question 2

1. Please state your occupation for the court

Answer 2

I am a medical practitioner

Question 3

1. What field do you specialize in

Answer 3

I specialise in orthopaedics

Question 4

1. How long have you been practicing orthopedics for

Answer 4

I have been practicing in orthopaedics for over ten years

Question 5

2. Can you describe what happened on 16th March 2024 when you examined Emily Carter at Sydney Hospital following her fall at Westfield Shopping Centre

Answer 5

I examined Emily Carter at Sydney Hospital after she had suffered a fall at Westfield Shopping Centre

Question 6

3. Can you describe how the patient was transported

Answer 6

She arrived at the hospital by ambulance

Question 7

3. What complaints did Ms Carter have when she arrived at the hospital

Answer 7

She was complaining of severe pain in her wrist and lower back

Question 8

4. Can you please explain the results of your physical examination

Answer 8

The physical examination resulted in the discovery of a fractured wrist and a herniated disk in the lower back

Question 9

4. What did you discover regarding Ms Carter’s injuries

Answer 9

I diagnosed a fractured wrist and a herniated disk based on the physical examination and x-rays.

Question 10

4. How did this contribute to your diagnosis

Answer 10

The physical examination combined with the X-ray results confirmed the fractured wrist and herniated disc

Question 11

4. Can you provide your expert opinion on how Ms Carter suffered these injuries

Answer 11

In my expert opinion, she likely slipped on liquid, fell heavily on her wrist, and twisted her back during the fall.

Question 12

4. Are Ms Carter’s injuries consistent with a slip and fall incident

Answer 12

Yes her injuries match what we commonly see in slip and fall cases

Question 13

5. Can you explain what type of ongoing treatment Ms Carter will require to regain mobility in her wrist and back

Answer 13

She will need ongoing physiotherapy to help restore movement in both her wrist and lower back

Question 14

5. How will Ms Carter recover from this injury

Answer 14

Her recovery will require consistent physiotherapy to regain mobility

Question 15

5. What type of treatment is required to help Ms Carter recover

Answer 15

Conservative treatment

Question 16

6. Can you explain what conservative treatment has been recommended for her condition

Answer 16

Physiotherapy

Question 17

6. What factors would indicate the need for surgery in the future

Answer 17

If her condition doesn’t improve with conservative treatment surgery may be necessary

Question 18

7. Who in your opinion is liable for these injuries

Answer 18

My patient’s injuries were clearly caused by negligence on Westfield’s part

Question 19

8. Can you describe the nature of the injuries you observed

Answer 19

These recovery of these injuries are lengthy

Question 20

8. How do these injuries align with the mechanism of a slip and fall

Answer 20

They are commonly seen where someone will slip, land heavily on their wrist and twist their back during the fall

Question 21

8. Is there any evidence to suggest that these injuries were pre-existing or caused by any event other than the slip and fall incident

Answer 21

There is no evidence to suggest that these injuries were pre-existing or caused by anything else

Question 22

9. What challenges could Ms Carter face during this period

Answer 22

Given the severity of her injuries and my experience, it is likely she will experience chronic pain and limited mobility for some time

Question 23

10. How will this affect her daily life

Answer 23

This will likely affect her ability to work and perform daily activities