Medical Negligence and Patient Choice
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15
ABSTRACT:
This well written 10 page paper considers if the following quote is true question is true “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”. The paper discusses this with reference to many cases, including, but not limited to, Bolam v Friern HMC [1957] and Bolitho v Hackney HA [1997]. The paper then considers how patient are required to consent to treatment and the way this is impacting on treatment given and information revealed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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