Robertson v Nottingham Health Authority

(1997) 8 Med LR 01

COURT OF APPEAL

Sir Stephen BROWN P, Lord Justice ROCH, and Lord Justice BROOKE

Professional liability — Obstetrics — Multicystic-leuco-encephalo-malacia — Interpretation of ultrasound scans — Expectant mother admitted to hospital following reduction in foetal movements — Sporadic bradycardia and foetal distress during Braxton-Hicks contractions — Failure to monitor ultrasound scans by Pinnard's stethoscope — Pattern of concurrent decelerations — Delivery by caesarean section following seventh scan — Baby delivered brain damaged — Whether finding of culpable delay up to a maximum of two hours” duration was correct — Whether delay caused or contributed to plaintiff's condition — Whether finding of negligence on part of doctor was sustainable