Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board

Question 1

when was this case

Answer 1

2015

Question 2

which court

Answer 2

scotland Supreme Court

Question 3

ratio

Answer 3

An adult person of sound mind was entitled to decide which, if any, of the available forms of treatment to undergo, and her consent had to be obtained before treatment interfering with her bodily integrity was undertaken.
Doctors have a duty of care to make sure patients are aware of all options and the risks of those options

Question 4

facts of the case

Answer 4

M was a diabetic & therefore likely to have a larger baby.
When she was pregnant she was not informed of the risk of shoulder dystocia (risk was 10% or less).
This happened during birth and child had severe disabilities as a result, M sued as shed should have been told about other options (eg C-sections).
Original case dismissed.

Question 5

result of the case

Answer 5

appeal allowed

Question 6

how many judges

Answer 6

7
Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury PSC , Baroness Hale of Richmond DPSC , Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore , Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony , Lord Wilson , Lord Reed , Lord Hodge JJSC