title: The changing face of medical negligence law: from Bolam to Bolitho.
abstract: The Bolam test was the standard by which medical negligence cases were judged. However, recently, the Bolitho case has resulted in a shift away from Bolam, with significant effects for all future negligence suits. Doctors need to have a thorough understanding of these issues in order to practice successfully in the current litiginous climate.
authors.affiliation: University of Glasgow Law School.
authors.forename: Prasanna
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sooriakumaran
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012308:Risk Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence