Description |
xv, 257 pages ; 23 cm |
Series |
Law and society |
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Law and society (New York, N.Y.)
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Contents |
The Significance of Malpractice -- Ch. 1. Jumpstarting the Twentieth Century. Struggling to Define Error. Pike v. Honsinger. The Trial. Implications of the Case. Physicians Respond to Malpractice -- Ch. 2. Building a Defense. Growing Awareness of Suits. Medical Societies offer Medical Defense. Private Malpractice Insurance. The X-Ray. Physician Advice Literature. Expert Witnesses. Expanding Hospital Liability. Hospital Bureaucracy -- Ch. 3. Expanding Physician Liability. Physician's Response -- Ch. 4. Recognition of Conditions. Legal developments |
Summary |
"Neal C. Hogan is Executive Director, The Advisory Board Company, Washington DC, a for-profit think tank."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Physicians -- Malpractice -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Genre/Form |
History.
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LC no. |
2002010691 |
ISBN |
1931202427 alkaline paper |
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