Dr Andrew J. Lucas BSc (Hons) MSc MSc D.Psych C.Psychol. C.Sci FBPsS
Consultant Health Psychologist
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Professional Summary
Dr Andrew J. Lucas BSc (Hons) MSc MSc D.Psych C.Psychol. C.Sci FBPsS is a Consultant Health Psychologist expert specializing in chronic pain management and medico-legal assessment. With a career encompassing roles in health psychology, pain intervention evaluation, and expert testimony, he brings a nuanced understanding of psychological and physiological interactions to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating pain-related health beliefs, assessing the efficacy of pain interventions, and evaluating whether psychological factors contribute to disability.
Dr. Lucas has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving medical negligence cases and chronic pain management disputes. His Doctorate in Health Psychology, along with certifications in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, 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 chronic pain and health psychology.
Work Experience
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital — Consultant Lead Health Psychologist | 2015–Present Barnet and Chase Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust — Consultant Health Psychologist | 2009–2015 Barnet and Chase Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust — Health Psychologist | 2005–2009 Harrow & Hillingdon NHS Trust — Health Psychologist | 1999–2005 Chase Farm Hospitals, NHS Trust — Health Psychologist | 1997–2005 Herts Regional College — Part time lecturer | 1997–2005 North Herts College — Part time lecturer | 1997–1999 South Bank University — Part time lecturer | 1994–1995 CAMPAIN - the National Pain Charity, St Thomas' Hospital, London — Research psychologist and co-ordinator | 1994–1997
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Best Descriptor
Dr. Andrew J. Lucas is a Consultant Health Psychologist specializing in chronic pain management and psychological interventions in healthcare settings.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in medical negligence cases
- 2consultation on chronic pain rehabilitation programs
- 3psychological assessments for pain management
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Doctorate in Health Psychology
City University, London · 2008
M.Sc. Pain Management
Leicester University · 2001
M.Sc. Health Psychology
City University, London · 1996
B.Sc (Hons) Psychology
London Guildhall University · 1994
Foundations of Modern Psychology
Enfield Technical College · 1991
Licenses
- Practitioner PsychologistHealth and Care Professions Council