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Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee

[1957] 1 WLR 582
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1957
Statusunclear

Key Principle

professional standard of care; not negligent if acting in accordance with a responsible body of opinion

Area of Law

Tort — Professional Negligence

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