Doctor In The House: Childbirth Defects

Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Sharon Palani, Medico Legal Lawyer

26-Jun-15 16:00

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In the UK, a boy who was left disabled during birth could receive record £15m compensation by the NHS. Medics failed to pick up 'abnormal changes' during the latter stages of his mother's labour. James Robshaw faces a lifetime of dependence after complications during his birth left him with cerebral palsy. During hearing lawyers disputed the amount of compensation the 12 year old should receive.

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