Michael Schumacher's 'extremely demanding' medical care described by nurse's lawyer
A former medical nurse for Michael Schumacher has, through her lawyer, described the 'extremely demanding' medical care she gave to the Formula 1 legend.
Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury after he was involved in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013.
He was airlifted to hospital and placed in an induced medical coma.
The seven-time F1 world champion was brought out of the coma in June 2014 and was transported from the hospital to continue his rehabilitation.
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There have been few updates on Schumacher's condition since, with his family deciding to make his health private.
Only a select number of people are known to have been granted visiting access to the 57-year-old in the years since.
The Daily Mail reported earlier this year that his 'main residence' is said to be in Switzerland, though he also resides in Majorca.
This week, racing driver Joey Mawson is on trial in Switzerland over allegations that he raped a female nurse at Schumacher's property.
He is alleged to have twice assaulted the nurse while she was unconscious following a cocktail party in November 2019.
Mawson claims that the alleged incident was consensual, a claim which the nurse has denied.
No members of the Schumacher family were present at the property at the time of the incident and they are not named at all as part of the case.
Mawson, 30, was born in Sydney, Australia and has raced in a number of motorsport disciplines, including Formula 3 (then GP3) and the Porsche Supercup. He competed at the Bathurst 12 Hours in 2022.
He has been serving a three-year ban from motorsport after failing a drugs test due to the use of a fitness supplement. The ban was listed as being due to expire on May 13 of this year.
On the opening day of the trial on Tuesday, the court heard details from the lawyer representing the nurse on her role working for Schumacher and his family.
"It's an extremely demanding job, both physically and emotionally," the lawyer said.
"Added to that is the culture of silence surrounding this family. That's understandable.
"But for the employees, who aren't even allowed to talk to their friends about their daily lives, the pressure is enormous.
"I say this because it shows how seriously and passionately she performed her work. She was entrusted with the most difficult tasks. She stepped in when staff were needed, she filled the gaps."
The court heard how the nurse is now no longer working for the Schumacher family.
The verdict of the case is set to be announced on Friday, June 5.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact the Rape Crisis England and Wales helpline on 0808 500 222, available 24/7. If you are currently in danger or need urgent medical attention, you should call 999.
Topics: Michael Schumacher, Formula 1, Motorsport
Ryan Smart