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Alistair Irvine

Sedgefield, County Durham
Forensic Medicine – Addiction Forensics, Adverse Drug Reactions, and Medical Examination

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Professional Summary

Alistair Irvine is a forensic medicine expert specializing in forensic examination and medical jurisprudence. With a career encompassing forensic medicine, clinical forensic medicine, and mental health diagnosis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating addiction forensics, assessing adverse drug reactions/interactions, and evaluating whether ageing of wounds impacts case outcomes.

Mr. Irvine has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases related to drink driving, drug-related driving, and medical examination. His Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Leeds, along with a Master of Laws from the University of Cardiff and a Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence from The Society of Apothecaries of London, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving forensic medicine.

Work Experience

Cleveland Police — Senior Forensic Medical Examiner | 1993–Present

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Alistair Irvine is a forensic medical expert specializing in addiction forensics and adverse drug reactions.

Best Use Cases

  • 1Expert testimony in addiction-related legal cases
  • 2Consultation on adverse drug reactions in legal contexts
  • 3Forensic examination in driving-related incidents

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Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine

    University of Leeds

  • Bachelor of Surgery

    University of Leeds

  • Master of Laws

    University of Cardiff

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