Australia

Chappel v Hart

(1998) 195 CLR 232

JurisdictionAustralia

Year1998

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Causation in informed consent; patient would have sought more experienced surgeon; failure to warn of risk of vocal cord damage; but-for test satisfied

Area of Law

tort

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