Corley v NW Hertfordshire Health Authority

(1997) 8 Med LR 45

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice CRESSWELL

Professional liability — Obstetrics — Midwifery practice — Cord accident — Hypoxia caused by umbilical cord tight around baby's neck — Whether there should have been continuous CTG monitoring — Whether intermittent electronic monitoring acceptable — Whether labour in high risk category — Whether defence case as to likely scenario should be accepted — Whether defendant health authority was negligent