Information about the assignment: Coursework Question Posted on StudyNetSubmission DateCoursework Return Date(4 weeks)No 1 referred/deferred 28th October 201625th November 201623rd December 2016Question:Medical Law Coursework No 1 first sitting 2016-2017 1,000 words.Martin Waller was driving his motorcar in late November, when there was ice on the road. He had drunk aglass of wine earlier in the day. His car skidded and crashed. He suffered injuries, including lacerations tohis left leg. He was taken by ambulance to the Luton and Dunstable NHS Hospital in Luton.He was treated by Holly Thomas, a junior doctor who was nearing the end of a double shift. UnfortunatelyMartin’s wound became infected and as a result it was necessary for him to have a skin graft operation,which was performed by Dr Mohammad Shah at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. That operation hasleft Martin with scarring and some loss of movement in his left leg, so that he now walks with a limp and isunable to run. Holly had prescribed incorrect antibiotics and anti-infection drugs and later investigationsindicate that her error may have deprived Martin of a 44% chance of a complete recovery from his injurieswithout the need for a skin graft operation, however it is not clear whether Martin would have made a fullrecovery.Prior to the skin graft operation the consultant, Dr Shah, explained to Martin the procedure to be used.This was innovative as it employed the use of “laser guided incisions”. Dr Shah explained to Martin thatalthough this procedure was not regularly employed it was supported by a leading expert and consultantat St Bartholomew's Hospital London, Mr Edward Weaver. Martin had asked Dr Shah if there were anyrisks involved with this new procedure and he was told “Mr Waller, rest assured, there are none that youneed to worry about”. The operation was performed without any negligence or carelessness on the part ofDr Shah.There was in fact a 3% risk that this form of surgery could cause some permanent loss of movement inthe left leg. Martin informs you that if he had been made aware of the risk he would have delayed theoperation until he had discussed this with his family, although it is likely he would have agreed to goahead with the operation at a later date as he was very concerned about the appearance of his leg.Advise Martin of any potential claims he may have and against whom and also whether you foresee ifthere are any potential difficulties facing such claims.End of question.3

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