Posted inClinical Negligence Issue 15

Fundamental dishonesty: recent lessons

Fundamental dishonesty: recent lessons Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC Ms Wilma Agnes Cullen - and – Dr Ruth Henniker-Major [2024] EWHC 2809 (KB) This was a clinical negligence case arising out of a negligently delayed diagnosis of laryngeal cancer, resulting in more extensive treatment for the cancer than would otherwise have been…
March 17, 2025Posted inClinical Negligence, Issue 15Tags:
Posted inClinical Negligence Issue 15

MJF: a re-emphasis on statements of case and evidential rigour

MJF: a re-emphasis on statements of case and evidential rigour Allyna Ng MJF (a Protected Party proceeding by her mother and litigation friend, ITZ) v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust [2024] EWHC 3156 (KB) The Claimant, MJF, alleged that her surgery had been conducted negligently, causing a severe deterioration in…
March 6, 2025Posted inClinical Negligence, Issue 15Tags: ,
Posted inClinical Negligence Issue 15

Disentangling symptoms and their causes

Disentangling symptoms and their causes Matthew Leitch Tuffin v University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust [2024] EWHC 3318 (KB) Background In Tuffin, the Claimant underwent elective spinal surgery in 2015. In breach of duty, the Defendant failed to administer Clexane (a medication to prevent blood clots) post-surgery. This resulted…
March 3, 2025Posted inClinical Negligence, Issue 15Tags: ,