9 January Case Updates LMN v Swansea Bay University Health Board [2025] EWHC 3402 (KB) Midwifery, 16. Criticism and Complaints, CV, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence The claimant, who suffered brain damage at birth, relied on a report commenting on the allegation of negligence prepared by Mrs S, a midwife. The judge was concerned about the objectivity of Mrs S’s expert evidence because she was heavily involved in the business of litigation and gave evidence which he considered was uncompromisingly critical of the defendant.
17 September Case Updates Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal Obstetrics, Midwifery, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence This case is primarily of interest to obstetricians, illustrating the court’s approach to the disputed interpretation of cardiotocographic evidence. There were no midwifery issues as such, but it may be of some interest to midwifery experts. The general learning points speak for themselves without reading the summary. Woods v Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2024] EWHC 1432 (KB)
6 February Case Updates CNZ v Royal Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EWHC 19 (KB) Causation, Obstetrics, Midwifery, Medical expert, Memory, The Aliquot theory, 11. Report Writing “What is the standard of care expected of a junior doctor?”
27 July Case Updates LK [2020] CSIH 40, 2020 WL 03841232 Obstetrics, Midwifery, 07. Receiving Instructions, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing Relevance: General Obstetrics/midwifery