Failure to carry out planned investigations including echocardiogram left myocarditis undiagnosed resulting in a stroke, cognitive dysfunction and hemiplegia.

therapy. The Psychiatrist's opinion was that with appropriate therapy the symptoms would substantially resolve in the course of the next 6-12 months but if she did not respond to treatment that would indicate a prolonged adjustment reaction. He further advised that in all the circumstances resolution of the litigation as early as possible would be in her best interests.Proceedings were then issued in the Harlow County Court on 26 July 2007. A conference took place with Counsel and the experts. The appropriate proceedings, including Particulars of Claim were then served. The allegations of negligence made related to the care Katie had received from the junior doctor in A&E at Oldchurch Hospital and included the following: