Healthcare Law & Ethics

Question 1

Meaning of bolam test (in layman terms)

Answer 1

Accepted Current Practice

Question 2

Meaning of bolitho case (in layman terms)

Answer 2

Evidence-based Medicine that is Logical

Question 3

Proving Medical Negligence

Answer 3

1. Duty of Care
2. Breach of standard of care
3. Causation
4. Foreseeable damages/ injuries

Question 4

Breach of standard of care: _______ supplemented by _______ and confirmed by Gunapathy case

Answer 4

Bolam Test; Bolitho Case;