Institute for Addressing Strangulation Webinar Series – Undertaking expert work the process

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation has launched a series of clinical webinars. We are able to offer a discounted cost of £100 to attend all 5. If you would like to attend all 5 webinars in the series, or want to book onto more than one webinar in a single booking, please email contact@ifas.org.uk to arrange this.

Undertaking Expert Work: The Process

Wednesday 13 January 2027 | 1:00–2:00pm
Dr Farah Yusuf

What does it mean to undertake expert work, and what should clinicians consider before accepting a case?

This practical webinar will explore the process of undertaking expert work, including what constitutes relevant expertise, the duties of an expert and practical considerations when accepting cases – including when to accept work, how to approach it and what is required.

Who is this for?
Forensic clinicians who are already experienced in the clinical management of non-fatal strangulation, and who are undertaking expert witness work or considering doing so.

About the speaker: Dr Farah Yusuf is a forensic physician at Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, with extensive experience in forensic medicine, including examining patients following non-fatal strangulation. She is a Fellow and Examiner of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM), delivers training in sexual offences medicine in the UK and internationally, and acts as an expert witness.

Certificate of attendance provided.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the IFAS team.