| Description |
1 online resource (165 pages) |
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text file |
| Summary |
The authors bring together a new legal and medical analysis of history and developments in the area of malpractice litigation. The book provides a valuable resource for doctors, lawyers and patients/consumers, especially in terms of its in-depth examination of the components of the surgical litigation crisis and legal reform. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-142) and index. |
| Contents |
The nature of the surgical litigation crisis -- The importance of risk management and improved surgeon-patient relationships -- Taming torts : legal reform and the no-fault system -- Other legal reforms : beyond the adversarial system -- Conclusion : "Muddling through": the limits of law. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Surgeons -- Malpractice -- United States.
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Surgeons -- Malpractice. |
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United States. |
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Medical care -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Medical care -- Law and legislation. |
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Physician and patient -- United States.
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Physician and patient. |
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Law reform -- United States.
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Law reform. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Medical care. |
| Added Author |
Maddern, Guy.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780773414075 |
| ISBN |
9780773416628 |
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0773416625 |
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9780773414075 (hardback) |
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077341407X (hardback) |
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