normally be
expected to give an impartial and unbiased opinion applying the
bolam test to the facts collected in the investigation. That being the
standard ... specific skill, as observed by Lord Justice
McNair in celebrated case of Bolam Vs. Frien Hospital
Management committee
again treated as a
serious contempt. Reference is made to R. v. Bolam, ex p Haigh,
(1949) 93 Sol Jo 220, where Haigh was described
practices."
The Court has then quoted the often referred passage
from Bolam vs. Friern Hospital Management Committee(1957) 1
W.L.R. 582 which ... normally be expected
to give an impartial and unbiased opinion applying
Bolam's test to the facts collected in the investigation. A
doctor accused
normally be expected
to give an impartial and unbiased opinion applying
Bolam's test to the facts collected in the investigation. A
doctor accused
negligence.
4. The test for determining medical negligence as
laid down in Bolam case. WLR at p.586 holds good in its
applicability in India
