Professor Michael South, MBBS, DCH, FRACP, MD, MRCP (UK), FJFICM, FCICM

Professor Michael South, MBBS, DCH, FRACP, MD, MRCP (UK), FJFICM, FCICM is a Paediatric Intensive Care expert specializing in adverse patient event investigation and critical incident analysis. With a career deeply rooted in paediatric medicine and intensive care, he brings a nuanced perspective to litigation work involving unexpected medical deaths. His work centers on investigating adverse patient events, assessing critical incidents, and evaluating whether deviations from standard care contributed to paediatric mortality.

Professor South has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving paediatric mortality analysis and unexpected medical deaths. His MBBS in Medicine, along with certifications such as FRACP, MRCP (UK), FJFICM, and FCICM, 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 paediatric intensive care and mortality.