Medicolegal Statements by Emergency Clinicians: ‘A How’ to Guide

ABSTRACT Emergency clinicians may be asked by relevant authorities to provide statements, usually in criminal proceedings or for coroners' courts. These are statements of fact, not of opinion. Understanding the purpose and requirements of each statement type is essential to inform structure and content. Relevant information needs to be communicated in a clear and structured way. This article provides an overview of these statement types, their purpose and requirements, and some suggestions regarding format and style.