Medical Negligence Flashcards

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Duty of care

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Established legal principle - Robinson v. Chief Constable West Yorkshire police

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Breach

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Nettleship v Weston - did doctor fall below objective standard of care expected

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Breach case

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Bolam v Freir - doctor not liable if follow all steps they should

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Contributory Negliigence

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If partly responible may only get % of damages

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