ESSAY ON: Medical Negligence and Patient Choice

Number of Pages 15

This research paper: 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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