Table 1 Evolution of Consent Law in The UK-Important Case Laws
Case (Year) | Nature of Case | Ruling | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Bolam vs Friern Hospital (1957) | The patient (Bolam) underwent electroconvulsive therapy for depression and suffered pelvic fracture. Bolam filed a negligence claim as he was not informed of the risk of injury. | The judgement was based if the doctor's practice was deemed acceptable by other competent doctors-This became known as the Bolam test. The doctor was not held liable his actions were supported by his peers. | Introduced the concept of the Bolam test. |