Bolam Test

The Bolam Test is a legal standard used to assess whether a professional, such as a doctor, acted appropriately in their practice. It asks if the professional’s actions were in line with what a responsible body of similar practitioners would do at the time. If their actions match accepted standards within the profession, they are considered not negligent. This test helps ensure that professionals are judged based on what is usual and acceptable practice among their peers, rather than on an individual’s personal judgment.