Dr. Joanna Glengarry

If the lawyer and the pathologist get on.

Because it means we will have talked about it.

It means that we will have had a discussion about the case.

But whatever you're going to say, he knows.

He knows.

Yeah, okay.

And the thing is...

We, as forensic pathologists, I also provide opinions for the defence, not within the state of Victoria, but I frequently do defence opinions paid for by defence lawyers interstate and internationally.

Yeah.

So...

We have a sense of both parties and what people are looking for.

So you want the pathologist and the legal team to have a good working relationship.

You'll get the best outcome if you do that.

Whereas if I can't stand him, then...

you know, I'm not going to necessarily go out of my way to be helpful.

I'm not going to be obstructive.

No.

But it works better when we can talk about the case and realise what works and what doesn't.

Yeah, look, medical training teaches you to compartmentalize because nobody ever goes to the doctor when they're feeling wonderful and wants to just have a chat.

So even from medical school, you learn to focus on your role and what you need to do for that person.