6. 3 watchmen called hospital of sickness after drinking tea. Doctor didn't check them-told them to see GP.Claimants husband died later, she can claim duty of care owed but evidence says when reached hospital was too late,not doctors resulting damage.
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- Hughes v Lords advocate (1963)