View source for W v Egdell (1989) EWCA Civ 13

''Independent psychiatrist owes a duty to the public as well as a duty of confidence to the patient. (Independent doctor disclosed his unfavourable report directly to the RMO. Claim for breach of confidence dismissed.)''

==Citations==
[1989] EWCA Civ 13, [1990] 2 WLR 471, [1990] Ch 359, [1990] 1 All ER 835 

== External links ==

{{#bailii: [1989] EWCA Civ 13}}

[http://www.markwalton.net/repart/mhact/mhapaper.pdf Paper on confidentiality and mental health] ([[Media:Paper_on_confidentiality_and_mental_health.pdf‎|copy]])



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