21 February 2022 Priya Vaidya 2590 Case Updates Freeman v Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 3378 (QB) by Priya Vaidya The case: Callum Best was born on 27 June 2002. Just before his birth he suffered a severe brain injury as a result of placental abruption'. He developed a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy, microcephaly, Type I diabetes, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties, speech difficulties, was blind and was fed by a tube. He required 24-hour care, he needed a wheelchair and the family moved into an adapted ground floor flat. He had no independent mobility and spent life between his bed and a chair. He died in 2014, aged only 12. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login Share Print Tags Obstetrics14. Changing your opinion15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion A Day in the Life of a General Practitioner Expert Witness Ill-health and sentencing Take care not to conflate your role as a contractor with your duties as an expert witness Experts who rise above the fray and fully discharge their duties to assist the Court Switch article BCX v DTA [2021] EWHC B27 (Costs) Previous Article Original Beauty Technology Co. Ltd v G4K Fashion Ltd [2021] EWHC 3439 (Ch) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.