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The changing face of medical negligence law: from Bolam to Bolitho.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18646413     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The Bolam test was the standard by which medical negligence cases were judged. However, recently, the Bolitho case has resulted in a shift away from Bolam, with significant effects for all future negligence suits. Doctors need to have a thorough understanding of these issues in order to practice successfully in the current litiginous climate.
Authors:
Prasanna Sooriakumaran
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)     Volume:  69     ISSN:  1750-8460     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Hosp Med (Lond)     Publication Date:  2008 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-07-23     Completed Date:  2008-08-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101257109     Medline TA:  Br J Hosp Med (Lond)     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  335-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Glasgow Law School.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence*
Female
Humans
Liability, Legal*
Male
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Professional Practice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Risk Management / legislation & jurisprudence

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