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Penney, Palmer and Cannon v East Kent Health Authority

[1999] Lloyd's Rep Med 123

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Judge PEPITT QC

Medical negligence action — Cervical smear screening — Cytoscreeners — Pathologists — Endocervical cancer — Expert evidence — Bolam defence — Whether Bolam defence applies — Whether smears should have been reported as negative or borderline

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