Medical liability in a nutshell
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Published: |
Thomson/West,
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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. |