ABOUT DR. HAYLEY JOHNSON MBBCh (Wits)

Medical Expert Witness & Consultant

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Experienced Medical Expert with Diverse Clinical Background

Dr. Hayley Johnson, MBBCh (Wits), is a highly qualified medical expert witness and consultant specializing in medical negligence, Road Accident Fund assessments, and medical-legal evaluations throughout South Africa. With over 15 years of clinical practice and extensive experience across multiple medical disciplines, Dr. Johnson provides attorneys, insurance companies, and legal professionals with objective, evidence-based expert opinions that withstand rigorous legal scrutiny.

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Qualifications & Registration

Medical Degree: MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), University of the Witwatersrand

Professional Registration:

• Medical Practice Number: MP0324612

• HPCSA Registration Number: PR0619469

 

Clinical Experience & Qualifications

General Practice (15+ Years) Extensive primary care experience providing comprehensive medical services, diagnostic evaluation, and patient management across diverse populations and medical conditions.

Forensic Pathology Specialized experience in forensic medicine, providing critical understanding of injury mechanisms, causation analysis, and medico-legal investigation protocols.

Surgical Assistance Direct involvement in complex surgical procedures, offering firsthand knowledge of surgical standards, complications, and perioperative care requirements.

Geriatric Medicine Specialist Training Completed two specialized geriatric medicine courses, providing advanced expertise in elderly patient care, age-related complications, and geriatric medical standards.

Trauma & Burns Unit Experience Clinical experience in high-acuity trauma and burns units, developing expertise in emergency medicine, critical care, and complex injury management.

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Commitment to Objectivity and Excellence

Evidence-Based Analysis Every case evaluation is grounded in current medical literature, established standards of care, and rigorous analysis of factual medical evidence. Dr. Johnson integrates peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines into each expert opinion.

Strict Objectivity Dr. Johnson maintains complete independence with no preference for plaintiff or defense positions. Case conclusions are driven solely by medical evidence and accepted standards of care, not by client preferences or litigation strategy.

Scope Integrity Dr. Johnson only accepts cases that fall clearly within his defined scope of practice and clinical expertise. Cases outside this scope are respectfully declined to ensure the highest quality expert opinions.

Conflict-Free Practice Zero tolerance for conflicts of interest ensures that every expert opinion is based purely on medical merit without external influence or competing interests.

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Systematic Approach to Case Analysis

Comprehensive Record Review Detailed examination of all medical records, clinical notes, laboratory results, imaging studies, and relevant documentation to establish complete medical timeline.

Timeline Reconstruction Chronological mapping of all medical events, interventions, and clinical decisions to identify critical moments and sequence of care.

Standard of Care Analysis Comparison of actual care provided against accepted medical standards for the specific time, place, and clinical circumstances of the case.

Causation Determination Application of the "but if" test and medical causation principles to establish clear links between actions (or omissions) and patient outcomes.

Literature Integration Research and incorporation of current medical literature, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based standards directly relevant to case-specific medical issues.

Clear Communication Expert reports written in formal professional language using proper medical terminology with definitions and explanations to ensure comprehension by legal professionals and lay audiences.

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Comprehensive Expert Witness Services

Medical Negligence Evaluations

Expert analysis of alleged negligence in surgical procedures, diagnostic processes, medication management, and all aspects of medical care within general practice scope.

RAF1 Assessments

Complete Road Accident Fund medical evaluations including record review and patient assessment (in-person or court-approved virtual consultation with assistant).

Medical-Legal Reports

Professional evaluations for child abuse cases, personal injury claims, and complex medical-legal matters requiring expert medical interpretation.

Curatorship Evaluations

Detailed medical assessments supporting curatorship applications with comprehensive documentation of patient functional capacity and care needs.

Expert Testimony

Court appearances and expert testimony when required, presenting medical findings clearly and professionally to judges, attorneys, and juries.

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Serving All of South Africa

Based in Cape Town, Western Cape, Dr. Johnson provides expert witness services to clients throughout South Africa. Virtual consultation capabilities and comprehensive record analysis enable efficient, high-quality service delivery regardless of client location.

Primary Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Service Coverage: All provinces and regions of South Africa
Consultation Options: In-person, virtual (court-approved), and record-based analysis