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Lewis Charles J

Clinical negligence : A practical guide - 5th - London Butterworths 2001 - 568p lxi

Contents:
"Introduction: the Changes;
Funding;
The Structure of the NHS;
Suing over Policy Decisions;
Procedure: The Initial Complaint;
The Inquest;
The Medical Records;
Experts;
Issue of Proceedings;
Striking Out;
Between Issue and Trial;
Cost Issues;
Law: Negligence and Duty of Care;
The Duty of Care in the Medical Context;
The Standard of Care;
Loss/Injury: Damage and Causation;
Loss/Injury: Foreseeability and Remoteness;
Loss/Injury: Nervous Shock;
Loss/Injury: Economic loss;
Who to Sue;
The Proof of Negligence;
Consent;
The Failed Sterilisation and Similar Mishaps;
The Congenital Disabilities Act 1976 Limitation;
Human Rights;
Strict Liability;
Epilogue;
Appendices

ISBN: 9780406941541

Subjects--Topical Terms:
1. Medical Personnel - Malpractice - U K

Dewey Class. No.: 344.041000 / LEW