Robertson v Nottingham Health Authority

(1996) 7 Med LR 421

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice OTTON

Professional liability — Obstetrics — Interpretation of cardiotacograms — 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 delay up to maximum two hours' duration was culpable — Whether delay caused or contributed to plaintiff's condition