| Description |
xxxiv, 484 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. A. Introduction -- Ch. 1. Framework of Australian medical liability -- Ch. 2. Consent to medical treatment and trespass to the person -- Pt. B. Duty -- Ch. 3. Duties regarding informed consent -- Ch. 4. Duties regarding treatment -- Ch. 5. Duties to non-patients and third parties -- Ch. 6. Duties to disclose error -- Ch. 7. Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties -- Pt. C. Breach and defences -- Ch. 8. Breach of duty in informed consent cases -- Ch. 9. Breach of duty in treatment cases -- Ch. 10. Breach of duty in treatment cases - case examples -- Ch. 11. Public authorities -- Ch. 12. Apologies -- Ch. 13. Good Samaritans -- Ch. 14. Intoxication -- Ch. 15. Contributory negligence -- Pt. D. Causation -- Ch. 16. Causation in informed consent cases -- Ch. 17. Causation in treatment cases -- Ch. 18. Loss of chance -- Pt. E. Special categories -- Ch. 19. Wrongful birth claims -- Ch. 20. Intentional acts with intent to cause harm, sexual assault and sexual misconduct -- Pt. F. Related issues -- Ch. 21. Confidentiality and litigation -- Ch. 22. Expert evidence -- Ch. 23. Medical liability and professional conduct -- Ch. 24. Medical liability and the coroner |
| Summary |
”This thoroughly revised third edition provides a detailed and in depth commentary on the elements of medical liability legislation. Australian Medical Liability follows the structure of a medical negligence claim through duty, breach and causation, ensuring its practicality as a resource for the busy practitioner and the interested student. In addition to the key case decisions from the second edition, this third edition of Australian Medical Liability includes new chapters on consent, expert evidence and a commentary on claims under consumer laws."-- Publisher website |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Liability (Law) -- Australia.
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Medical care -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Medical laws and legislation -- Australia.
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Medical personnel -- Malpractice -- Australia.
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| Author |
Madden, Benjamin, author
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McIlwraith, Janine, 1972- author
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| ISBN |
9780409345926 |
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