07 January 2026 Keith Rix 1407 Case Updates The first-time expert by Keith Rix Commentary The details of this case are for gastroenterologists and psychiatrists. The learning points are of general application and although made by an expert in their first case, they reflect mistakes made by some more experienced experts who should know better. Learning points: If it is your first case as an expert witness, be trained and be prepared. An assessment carried out in order to offer or provide expert evidence should be recorded. Beware criticising healthcare professionals or services especially without evidence. Inaccuracy undermines the expert’s credibility. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags 10. Records Assessments and Site VisitsAnorexia nervosanasogastric feedingpathological demand avoidance Related articles Podcast Episode 28: Reflections on the EWI Conference 2026 Evie Toombes v Dr Mitchell [2021] EWHC 3234 (QB): Key Lessons for Expert Witnesses Across All Disciplines Regal BA Limited v Jun Zhang [2026] EWHC 1446 (Ch) Lessons for Expert Witnesses from O'Neill v Scottish Ambulance Service Board: Independence, Expertise and the Boundaries of Expert Opinion in Remote Clinical Triage Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion Switch article Amr Danyall Marshal & Ors v Awais Javed & Ors [2025] EWHC 3195 (Ch) Previous Article LMN v Swansea Bay University Health Board [2025] EWHC 3402 (KB) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.