Commissioned by the Medical Defence Union to celebrate its centenary in 1985, this book provides a survey of medico-legal matters. It gives an account of the problems that hinder harmonious doctor-patient relationships and suggestions for avoiding the emergence of defensive medicine. Dr Hawkins has lectured and published widely on the subject, and his book should interest all providers of health care.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Editions-Typ
Illustrationen
49 illustrations (9 colour)
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Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-632-01415-6 (9780632014156)
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Contents: A century of change; The development of medical defence; Protection, advice and education; Hazards for doctors and dentists the world over; Perennial pitfalls; Patient-doctor confrontation: from complaint to court; Consent; Confidentiality; Litigation in the United States of America and in other countries; No-fault compensation; Causes of complaints and their prevention; Epilogue.
