Kieran Lamb
Errors that caused serious harm to mothers and babies have accounted for nearly half of the £2.1 billion paid out as a result of medical negligence since 1995, The Times has learnt.
A total of £947 million has been spent on compensation relating directly to obstetrics, reflecting the increasing cost of lifetime care for children who have suffered brain damage, cerebral palsy or developmental delay.
Health News UHN Midwifery Obstetrics Quality NHS The Times
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