Patient Choice and Medical Negligence

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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.