Dr Caroline Barry

MBBS FRCP LLM FHEA PgCert

Dr Barry is a highly accomplished Consultant in Palliative Medicine, having completed an accelerated training program in 2017. With a wide-ranging practice across numerous medical conditions, she holds a particular expertise in the management of neurodegenerative diseases. Her dedication to both patient care and clinical excellence led to her appointment in 2022 as an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor in Clinical and Translational Medicine, a prestigious joint position with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia. She also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Law (LLM), further solidifying her ability to provide informed, balanced, and precise expert witness services.

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Dr Caroline Barry - Pain Expert Witness

Dr Caroline Barry is a consultant pain medicine specialist and expert witness providing independent, court-compliant pain evidence through Pain Expert.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Barry has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of palliative care. She currently serves as a Clinical Advisor to an Integrated Care Board and an Expert Advisor for the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission. Her previous roles include three years as Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine, Regional Clinical Advisor for Macmillan Cancer Support, and Managing Director of a Palliative Care Provider Collaborative. Furthermore, for the past six years, she has been a valued board member for the Royal College of Physicians Specialty Certificate in Palliative Medicine.

Dr Barry’s medico legal experience is both comprehensive and well-regarded. She has undertaken specialised training in medicolegal practice and has provided oral evidence in the Court of Protection, sitting in the High Court. Her expert witness services are sought after in a variety of areas, including:

  • Symptom Control and Pain Management
  • End of Life Care
  • Inquests
  • Court of Protection
  • Clinically Assisted Hydration and Nutrition
  • Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR), ReSPECT process, and Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment
  • Continuing Healthcare

With her extensive clinical and academic background, combined with her leadership roles and legal expertise, Dr Barry offers unparalleled insight and support as an expert witness in palliative medicine.

To instruct Dr Caroline Barry please contact the Pain Expert chambers team via our Instruct Us form below.

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Instruct Dr Caroline Barry

Our chambers team will review your instruction, and connect you with the consultant pain expert. We’ll arrange a short call to agree scope, timelines, and fees from the outset – so the evidence is first-time-right and compliant with CPR Part 35.

Every enquiry is handled in confidence and in line with GDPR.

By sending this form, you agree to us contacting you about your enquiry. Your details are processed under GDPR and our Privacy Notice. For medico-legal work, experts act independently and in accordance with CPR Part 35 and GMC guidance.