REANEY v UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST AND ANOTHER

[2016] Med LR 23

COURT OF APPEAL((CIVIL DIVISION))

Before Lord Dyson,Lord Justice Tomlinson,Lord Justice Lewison

Clinical negligence – Correct approach to causation of loss where a negligently caused injury is superimposed on a pre-existing, non-negligently acquired injury – Whether defendant liable for all or part of needs created by both injuries – Whether credit should be given for care required in any event.