Consent & Causation for Birth Injury Claims - The Latest Developments

Introduction

The case of CNZ v Royal Bath Hospitals NHS FT raises essential issues for birth injury cases which emphasise the importance of considering patient autonomy and consent within the context of labour and childbirth and which will undoubtedly cause practitioners to reappraise their approach to these cases.

This webinar will review the key issues.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The patient’s right to choose and the Montgomery test
• Whether consent is fixed in maternity cases or whether it is an ongoing duty
• Whether elective caesarean section should be offered or discussed when managing twin deliveries
• Whether the Montgomery test applies to historical cases, and if so, over what time frame
• Acute hypoxic injuries in labour and material contribution

This webinar was recorded on 11th July 2023