Which of the following is the consequence when a patient signs a medical consent form before an operation?
A The patient gives up any right of action for any injury suffered
B Any action for any injury suffered during the operation is limited to negligence
C The level of any potential payment for any injury suffered is reduced
In relation to defences to the tort of negligence, which of the following is the consequence of a finding of volenti non fit injuria?
A It removes the requirement to pay damages
B It reverses the burden of proof as to who can claim damages
C It increases the level of damages
D It decreases the level of damages
In relation to the TORT OF NEGLIGENCE, explain:
(b) remoteness of damage.
In relation to the law relating to the tort of negligence, explain:
| (a) | the meaning of causation; |
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| (b) | the meaning and effect of the ‘but for’ test; |
| (c) | the ways in which intervening acts or events may break the chain of causation (the doctrine of novus actus |
In relation to liability under the tort of negligence explain:
(b) the defence of contributory negligence.