McGregor and another v MEC Health, Western Cape (1258/2018) [2020] ZASCA 89 (23 July 2020)

Medical negligence – plaintiff's case based on expert evidence – requirements for such evidence to be admitted – duties of expert witnesses – direct evidence preferable to reconstruction after the event – trial court's findings of fact - not lightly disregarded – diagnosis and treatment of child presenting with head injury – instructions on discharge.