Famous court cases

Question 1

Bolam Principle

Answer 1

Medics are not negligent if their practice reflects what most of other professionals would have done

Question 2

Bolitho Principle

Answer 2

• Expert evidence to allow scrutiny

- The court has to be satisfied that such opinion has a logical basis

Question 3

Roe Ruling

Answer 3

Not liable provided that the doctor acted with what was knowledge available at that time

Question 4

Ashcroft

Answer 4

Burden of proof lies with the claimant to prove that on balance the defendant was negligent

Question 5

Hunter

Answer 5

Departure from routine practice does not mean negligence

Question 6

Crowford

Answer 6

Standard of practice will not be based on a single article in medical journal

Question 7

Wilsher

Answer 7

Standard of care is reliant on the post accepted by the doctor, not by the level of training

Question 8

Chester

Answer 8

Patients should be told of any adverse outcomes if specifically ask about them

Question 9

Gillick

Answer 9

Competence under 16

Question 10

Fraser

Answer 10

Contraception under 16

Question 11

Sideway

Answer 11

If any risk is