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Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more. Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve extra marks. This chapter deals with medical negligence and how claims can be brought in the tort of negligence via three requirements: the defendant owed the claimant a duty of care; the defendant’s performance fell below the standard expected; and that the claimant’s injury was caused by the breach of duty. The duty of care in doctor–patient relationships and in ‘good Samaritan’ situations is considered. The Bolam test is discussed, which is used to judge the standard of care expected from doctors (subject to the Bolitho principle), as well as tests to establish causation such as the ‘but for’ test. Relevant cases are cited where appropriate.
Title: 2. Medical negligence
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Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more.
Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve extra marks.
This chapter deals with medical negligence and how claims can be brought in the tort of negligence via three requirements: the defendant owed the claimant a duty of care; the defendant’s performance fell below the standard expected; and that the claimant’s injury was caused by the breach of duty.
The duty of care in doctor–patient relationships and in ‘good Samaritan’ situations is considered.
The Bolam test is discussed, which is used to judge the standard of care expected from doctors (subject to the Bolitho principle), as well as tests to establish causation such as the ‘but for’ test.
Relevant cases are cited where appropriate.
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