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Bolitho Case: Medical Negligence Standards by Anonymous MSDVin is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the shifting standard of care required of medical professionals in India from the Bolam to Bolitho standards. It notes that medical errors are a major threat to patient safety globally. Previously, doctors were mainly concerned with saving lives or providing treatment, but now also worry about legal consequences. The document outlines the types of liability doctors face for negligence, including civil, criminal, and professional misconduct. It defines medical negligence and notes doc

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Anonymous MSDVin

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