About the author; Disclaimer; Preface; List of Statutes; List of Cases; Introduction; A -- The Hong Kong Legal System; 1. The Hong Kong legal system -- an overview; B -- Legal Issues; I -- Medical Practice; 2. What is fiduciary relationship?; 3. The professional duty of care; 4. What standard of care do doctors owe patients?; 5. Establishing a 'doctor-patient relationship' -- the significance; 6. Delegation of duties; 7. Registration -- the meaning; 8. What to include on your name card; 9. Notes in the charts as evidence of fact; 10. Your signature; 11. Alteration of medical records
Summary
This is a handy resource of common medico-legal topics in everyday medical practice. It is suitable for medical students and practitioners, risk management personnel, health care administrators, nurses, paramedics and lawyers in the field. Besides providing a quick reference to the necessary legal knowledge for safe practice, the book serves as a basis for further in-depth research
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-278) and index