medical negligence Flashcards by Alex Williams | Brainscape

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duty of care med

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Drs owe patients an automatic duty of care (Barnett)

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breach of duty (4) med

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junior Drs (Wilshere)
Drs must inform patients of risks (Chester v Afshar)
Bolam; would a body of medical professionals do the same?
Bolitho; breach if decision has no logical basis

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