Sidaway v Bethlehem Royal Hospital 1985 AC 871 House of Lords Facts Cunderwent an oprration where there was an inherent small 2% risk that even if performed properly, might lead to spinal damage.C was unlucky and ended up severely disabled.C sued the hospital and the deceased surgeon.The surgeon had told C that there was a chance of disturbing a never and the consequences, he did not tell her about the possible damage to the spinal chord.Held Lord Scarman (dis)