Reid v. Beaumont Hospital Board [1997] IEHC 126 (18th July, 1997)

Reid v. Beaumont Hospital Board [1997] IEHC 126 (18th July, 1997)

Plaintiff failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the defendant deviated from his invariable practice or gave inadequate or incorrect advice regarding the risks of surgery.

Citation
[1997] IEHC 126
Parties
Plaintiff: Barbara Reid; Defendant: S. A. O'Laoire; Defendant: A. P. Phillips
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Civil Negligence Claim / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Informed Consent, Duty of Care, Medical Advice, Epilepsy Treatment
Medical Negligence Personal Injury Informed Consent Duty of Care Medical Advice Epilepsy Treatment

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Parties

Barbara Reid

Plaintiff

S. A. O'Laoire

Defendant

A. P. Phillips

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Negligence Claim / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant failed to provide adequate information regarding risks of surgery
  2. 2 Whether a second interview closer to the operation date was required
  3. 3 Whether epilepsy should have been treated separately

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the defendant deviated from his invariable practice or gave inadequate or incorrect advice regarding the risks of surgery.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claim for damages is dismissed