SQE1 · FLK1 · Practice
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A surgeon performs a routine appendectomy on a patient. During the operation, the surgeon follows all standard procedures and exercises reasonable care. However, the patient suffers nerve damage, a recognised risk that occurs in 1% of such operations even when performed correctly. The patient was properly warned of this risk before consenting to surgery. The patient now wishes to sue the surgeon for negligence. Is the surgeon likely to be liable in negligence?
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