Nicholas Matthew Kosky
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Professional Summary
Nicholas Matthew Kosky, M.B.B.S., M.R.C. Psych, F.R.C. Psych is a Consultant Psychiatrist expert specializing in General Adult and Prison Psychiatry. With a career encompassing leadership roles in mental health services and tribunal medical membership, he brings a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric care and policy development to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing treatment protocols, and evaluating whether standards of care were met in legal contexts.
Mr. Kosky has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving criminal, coroner, civil, employment, and family court cases. His M.B.B.S. from the University of London, along with certifications such as the F.R.C. Psych, 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 psychiatric evaluations and mental health care standards.
Work Experience
Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust — Consultant Psychiatrist | 2019–Present Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust — Associate Medical Director | 2018–2019 Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust — Medical Director | 2015–2018 Dorset Community Health Services — Medical Director | 2009–2011 Dorset Community Health Services — Consultant Psychiatrist | 2006–2017
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Best Descriptor
Nicholas Kosky is a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in general adult and prison psychiatry, providing expert evaluations for legal proceedings.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in criminal cases
- 2psychiatric evaluations for parole hearings
- 3consultation on mental health policy
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M.B.B.S.
University of London · 1986
M.R.C. Psych
Royal College of Psychiatrists · 1991
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
University of Westminster · 1995
Certificate in Psychopharmacology
British Association of Psychopharmacology · 2000
F.R.C. Psych
Royal College of Psychiatrists · 2011
MA (Phil) (Distinction)
Open University · 2021