Medical negligence

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jones, M. A. [ (Michael A.)] (Author), Lyons, Muiris (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Sweet & Maxwell , c2008
Edition:4th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Medical negligence in context
  • 2. The basis of liability
  • 3. Standard of care-general principles
  • 4. Standard of care-specific instances
  • 5. Causation and remoteness of damage
  • 6. Consent to treatment
  • 7. Informed consent
  • 8. Confidentiality
  • 9. Liability of hospitals and contribution
  • 10. Defective products
  • 11. Defences and limitation
  • 12. Damages
  • 13. Practice and procedure