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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.
Denley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2017-0070.html
This case discusses when a duty of care is owed in relation to advice on waiting times.