The doctor had failed to warn the patient of the risks inherent in the planned operation.
Held: The court not have found him liable for a failure to warn, because he was not satisfied that the claimant would not have had the operation if he had been properly advised. The doctor was liable on other grounds.
Judges:
Potter J
Citations:
[1994 ] 5 Med LR 321
Cited by:
Cited – Chester v Afshar HL 14-Oct-2004
The claimant suffered back pain for which she required neurosurgery. The operation was associated with a 1-2% risk of the cauda equina syndrome, of which she was not warned. She went ahead with the surgery, and suffered that complication. The . .
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Professional Negligence
Updated: 09 May 2022; Ref: scu.216511
