Chapter 3 Links to key cases

Medical negligence

Williams v The Bermuda Hospitals Board [2016] UKPC 4 www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKPC/2016/4.html
A key case on the concept of “material contribution” in medical negligence cases.


Wright v Cambridge Medical Group [2011] EWCA Civ 669 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2011/669.html
This is a leading case on causation in clinical negligence.


Hotson v E Berkshire Area Health Authority [1987] AC 750 http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKHL/1988/1.html
This case considers when the loss of a chance of treatment is the basis of the claim.


Chester v Afshar [2004] UKHL 41 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200304/ldjudgmt/jd041014/cheste-1.htm
This case explores causation issues in clinical negligence.


Gregg v Scott [2005] UKHL 2 http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200405/ldjudgmt/jd050127/greg-1.htm
This is the leading case “loss of a chance” in medical negligence.

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