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Rogers v Whitaker

(1992) 175 CLR 479 · [1992] HCA 58

High Court of Australia · 1992 · Australia

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Rejected the Bolam test in Australia for the duty to warn: the standard of care owed by a doctor is set by the court, not by professional practice, and material risks must be disclosed.

Medical negligenceDuty to warnTorts