Guest authored post On the 1st October 1999 my son, Sam Montgomery, was delivered stillborn weighing 9lb 6oz, requiring CPR and adrenaline to restore his heartbeat. During his delivery, an
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Montgomery – Sam and Nadine’s storyMontgomery – Sam and Nadine’s story
Sam Montgomery was born in October 1999, but it was not until March 2015 that the Supreme Court issued its decision in the case brought against Lanarkshire Health Board. The
Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)
[2020] EWHC 310 (QB) This is the second post commenting on the case. The first post deals with the facts of the case and the decision of the court. Comment on causation
NKX (By his mother and litigation friend NMK) V Barts Health NHS TrustNKX (By his mother and litigation friend NMK) V Barts Health NHS Trust
[2020] EWHC 828 (QB) Deputy High Court Judge Simeon Maskrey QC Introduction This case considered the issue of vaginal birth after a previous caesarean section (VBAC). The case was heard
Sidaway – the UK law pre-MontgomerySidaway – the UK law pre-Montgomery
A series of posts on patient consent – (3) [<< Previous] Introduction In 2004 in Chester v Afshar [1] Lord Hope said “…the function of the law is to protect
Canterbury v Spence – the birth of “informed consent”Canterbury v Spence – the birth of “informed consent”
A series of posts on patient consent – (2) [ << Previous ] [Next >>] The Schloendorff Case In 1914, in the case of Schloendorff v Society of New York
We Need To Talk About BolamWe Need To Talk About Bolam
The first in a series of posts – (1) [ Next >> ] Introduction The UK is unique in the way it has approached, and continues to approach the issue