Allegations of medical negligence are constantly increasing and seeking compensation for medical damage is a traumatic experience for patient and doctor alike. This practical guide explores the issues arising from negligence explains how the law works in simple positive terms and illustrates how and why errors occur through the use of case studies. Contributions from experienced doctors and lawyers outline new changes in the law relating to personal injury the differences between English and Scottish law and the responsibilities of the General Medical Council. This book explains to general practitioners and those who work with them how to minimise risks how to react to an allegation and what may be involved thereafter.
By:
Michael Drury Imprint: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 1st New edition Dimensions:
Height: 189mm,
Width: 246mm,
Spine: 200mm
Weight: 566g ISBN:9781857753677 ISBN 10: 1857753674 Pages: 250 Publication Date:01 May 1992 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Cause and effect. Complaints and the National Health Service. The role of the General Medical Council. The law of negligence. The process of the law. The law of limitation. Risk management in general practice. Defending allegations of negligence – the role of the Medical Defence Organisations. When it all goes wrong. The duties and responsibilities of medical experts. Fatal accident inquiries in Scotland.