Patient Choice and Medical Negligence

Number of Pages 15

In ten pages this paper examines and then evaluates the statement 'In England, recent legal decisions involving allegations of medical negligence show a worrying shift in judicial thinking. This has moved away from respecting professional autonomy towards a greater deference for so-called patients rights with references made to Bolam v. Friern HMC and Bolitho v. Hackney HA. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.


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