Killer’s claim dismissed: E H v Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (High Court, 19 December 2016 – Jay J)

Abstract

On the balance of probabilities, the thrombolysis service would have been available to Mr Lowe at Doncaster that morning, within a 3 hour window from the onset of his symptoms. However, whether the claimant would have had a better outcome had he received such treatment divided the relevant experts. Professor Ford, for the claimant, estimated that Mr Lowe would have had a 50% to 60% probability of making a good functional recovery. Dr Hassan, a consultant stroke physician instructed by the trust, considered that the chance of a good outcome would have been between 40% and 50%.