Dr Stephen Warriner

Stephen is a Consultant General Paediatrician with nearly 30 years' experience in paediatric medicine, specialising in paediatric neurology and epilepsy. He provides independent expert witness reports in cases involving general paediatric conditions, paediatric neurological conditions, epilepsy management, diagnostic delay, and standards of care.

He is a member of the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and has played an active role in the development and delivery of the BPNA's Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) courses both in the UK and internationally. Stephen is currently the BPNA lead for Faculty development. He was part of the team who developed a cascade method of training which has been recognized by the World Health Organisation.

Areas of Medico-Legal Expertise

• Paediatric neurology and epilepsy (diagnosis, management, follow-up)
• Febrile seizures, status epilepticus, complex epilepsy syndromes
• Developmental delay and neuro-disability
• Neurological consequences of perinatal injury or hypoxia
• Standards of care in paediatric neurology
• Medication errors and seizure management protocols
• General paediatric conditions including acute and chronic illnesses, growth and development concerns, and common childhood illnesses

Medico-Legal Practice

I have acted as a medico-legal expert previously, instructed by both claimant and defendant solicitors.
• Experience giving oral evidence in paediatric safeguarding cases.
• Reports prepared in compliance with CPR Part 35 and Family Procedure Rules Part 25.
• Undertake condition and prognosis, breach of duty, and causation reports.

Turnaround time: 4 weeks from receipt of full papers.
Report types: Desktop reports, full assessments, joint reports.

Undertaking Bond Solon training

General Medical Council (GMC) – Registration No: 3614095, RCPCH – Full Member, BPNA - Active Member and Faculty Trainer