Medical Negligence and Childbirth

Author: Doireann O'Mahony
Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
ISBN: 9781780438030
Published In: November 2015
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Ireland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Recent figures show that although twenty percent of all medical negligence claims brought in Ireland relate to alleged obstetric fault, they represent fifty-five percent of estimated liability. This is due to the high settlement costs associated with the most serious birth-related claims.

This book will equip legal practitioners who may have little or no knowledge of a specific birth-related injury with the knowledge they need to advise on such cases. This is the first authoritative text to provide such comprehensive and in-depth guidance.

The book is divided into two parts, the first being dedicated to the child and the second covering issues around the mother. The section covering the child contains chapters on cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries etc. the section on the mother contains chapters on assisted delivery injuries and Caesarean section delays etc.

As well as covering the legal implications, including UK and Irish case law, the book also explains the various compensable birth injuries from a medical perspective.

This book will prove useful to both lawyers and medical professionals alike.

Chapter 1: Litigation and Risk Management

Chapter 2: Civil Procedure

Chapter 3: Expert Evidence

PART II CONSENT

Chapter 4: Self-Determination in Childbirth: The Law of Consent

PART III CEREBRAL PALSY

Chapter 5: What is Cerebral Palsy?

Chapter 6: What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

Chapter 7: Neonatal Resuscitation

Chapter 8: The Law

Chapter 9: Timing Fetal Brain Damage Caused by Acute Near Total Asphyxia

Chapter 10: Timing Fetal Brain Damage Caused by Chronic Partial Asphyxia