Sebastian Naughton acts for the successful claimant in the fatal case of Hussain v East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Sebastian Naughton appeared for the claimant in this 5-day trial concerning paramedic negligence in failing to convey the deceased to hospital in light of cardiac symptoms. Breach of duty and causation were in issue; HHJ Godsmark QC found for the claimant on both points. Sebastian was instructed by Hayley Smith from Irwin Mitchell. […]

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Anthony Haycroft successfully defends doctor on “rape” allegation

Anthony Haycroft successfully represented a Scottish orthopaedic surgeon in a 9-day Fitness to Practise hearing in Manchester, in respect of an allegation of rape of a medical student at a private party. The doctor was not prosecuted by the Scottish authorities where the criminal rules of evidence are different from those in England. The GMC decided […]

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Re: Mrs. N – Court of Protection – withdrawal of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration from a minimally conscious patient

This ground breaking case is the first in which the Court has authorised the withdrawal of  artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) from an incapable patient who, although in a state of very reduced consciousness, is clinically stable and still exhibiting some awareness. The decision puts the autonomy of the patient firmly at the heart of […]

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