The article covers the case of the UK Supreme Court’s McCulloch ruling reintroduces the Bolam test for disclosing reasonable treatment alternatives, shifting from the patient-centered Montgomery standard to a clinician-focused approach. This may limit patient autonomy, complicate disclosure duties, reduce liability for doctors, and provoke ongoing legal debates on informed consent in clinical negligence cases.
Shrinking the Spotlight on Patient Voice and the Rebirth of Doctor’s Choice: McCulloch Redraws the Line in Clinical Negligence
