Taylor v Worcester & District Health Authority

(1991) 2 Med LR 215

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Mr Justice MCKINNON

Professional liability — Anaesthetist — Caesarian operation — Patient experiencing episode of awareness — Whether anaesthetist failed to use proper procedure; failed to exercise skill and judgment in selection of drugs; failed to monitor levels of anaesthetic agent presented to patient — Whether patient's episode of awareness occurred during operation or at reversal of anaesthetic