Winterbotham v Shahrak [2024] EWHC 2633 (KB): Background. In Winterbotham, the Claimant had suffered a partially erupted wisdom tooth for many years, which had caused several episodes of pericoronitis (inflammation of the surrounding gum tissue) with associated pain and discomfort. Because of the lengthy wait for NHS treatment, the Claimant sought private treatment and was referred to the Defendant’s practice. The Defendant extracted the tooth, and the procedure was performed with reasonable care and skill … (more)
[Matthew Leitch, 1 Crown Office Row, 18 November 2024]
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