Posted inClinical Negligence Issue 4

(Not So) NICE Guidelines?

Sanderson v Guy's and Thomas' NHS Foundation [2020] EWHC 20 (QB)  This article originally appeared in Issue 4 (March 2020). This judgment, delivered by Lambert J on 10 January 2020, is of particular interest for her consideration of the NICE Guidelines and their utility in establishing breach of duty. This specific…
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In Brief – March 2020

In each issue, we try and cover cases in brief which we were unable to cover in full. Below are the cases covered in brief in Issue 4, March 2020. Attorney General of St Helena v AB and others (St Helena) [2020] UKPC 1 – Privy Council decision considering whether…
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Assessing the Standard of Care – Past or Present?

Jones v Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWHC 1408 (QB)  This article originally appeared in Issue 3 (November 2019). It is trite law that if a doctor acts in accordance with a responsible body of medical opinion at the time of the treatment, their actions are not negligent,…
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Failure to Serve a Defence on Time and Relief from Sanctions

Kember v (1) Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (2) King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWHC 2297 (QB)  This article originally appeared in Issue 3 (November 2019). Background  Proceedings were issued on 6 June 2018 and served on 28 September 2018 following a limitation extension. The Defence was due…
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Secondary Victim Claims and Clinical Negligence

Paul v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (Rev 1) [2019] EWHC 2893 (QB)  This article originally appeared in Issue 3 (November 2019). This was an application for strike out and/or summary judgment heard by Master Cook in a secondary victim claim.  Background  Mr Paul had a significant medical history including…
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Assessing the Standard of Care – Junior Doctors

George Andrews v Greater Glasgow Health Board [2019] CSOH 31  This article originally appeared in Issue 3 (November 2019). Background  This Scottish case arose from the death of Ms Jean Graham and was brought by her partner of 20 years, Mr George Andrews. Ms Graham had attended hospital on 6…
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The Supreme Court Rules on the Liability of Public Authorities

Poole Borough Council v GN (through his litigation friend ‘The Official Solicitor’) and another [2019] UKSC 25  The article originally appeared in Issue 2 (July 2019). In this judgment, handed down by Lord Reed in June 2019, the Supreme Court found that Poole Borough Council did not owe a duty…
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