Discuss the development and application of tort law generally AND specifically, the tort of negligence.

Students are required to submit a 2500 word essay relating principally to topic 6 of the course, however there may be elements of all other topics of the course examined within the assignment question Discuss the development and application of tort law generally AND specifically, the tort of negligence. In your discussion you should elaborate on what elements the Australian courts will consider in deciding whether a defendant has generally breached their standard of care. You should pay particular attention to the impact of the development of the common law relating to the duty to warn and its impact on the responsibilities of health care providers.