Australia uncategorized

F v R

(1983) 33 SASR 189

JurisdictionAustralia

CourtFull Court of the Supreme Court of South Australia

Year1983

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

The standard of care of a medical practitioner, including the duty to disclose risks, is set by law and not conclusively determined by the practices of the profession (Bolam rejected).

Area of Law

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