CHAPTER 27 CHAPTER 27Instructing experts in Court of Protection cases1The section of this chapter on psychiatrists is written by Dr Ian Hall, Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Learning Disability, East London NHS Foundation Trust; Associate Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists; the section on nurses by Lynne Phair, Independent Consultant Nurse and Expert Witness.27.1Introduction27.2Psychiatrists27.2Persuading psychiatrists to get involved in a case27.4InstructionsExpertise • Evidence of mental disorder • Assessment of capacity • Practicalities27.13Supporting the expert in court27.14Nurses27.14How a nursing report can assist the court27.17Types of registered nurse27.19Instructing the nurse 1 The section of this chapter on psychiatrists is written by Dr Ian Hall, Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Learning Disability, East London NHS Foundation Trust; Associate Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists; the section on nurses by Lynne Phair, Independent Consultant Nurse and Expert Witness. »