HUGHES v RATTAN

[2022] Med LR Plus 12

COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)

Before Lord Justice Bean, Lady Justice Nicola Davies, and Lady Justice Simler

General Dental Services Contract - Duty owed by principal dentist to patient of dental practice - Independent contractors - Associate dentists - Whether non-delegable duty of care owed by principal dentist and practice owner to NHS patients of the practice - Whether principal dentist vicariously liable for the negligence of an associate dentist