Medical liability in a nutshell

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Boumil Marcia Mobilia
Group Author: Hattis Paul A
Published: Thomson/West,
Publisher Address: St. Paul, Minn.
Publication Dates: c2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: West nutshell series
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Item Description: Law of medical liability in a nutshell.
Carrier Form: xl, 361 p.: ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 9780314232939 (pbk.)
0314232931 (pbk.)
Index Number: R
CLC: R-052
Call Number: R-052/B764/3rd.ed.
Contents: Includes index.
Establishing the professional relationship -- Negligence-based claims -- Intentional torts -- Informed decision-making -- Causation and damages -- Affirmative defenses, limitations and immunities -- Vicarious liability and strict liability -- Liability of health care institutions -- Review of care and reform of liability.