Powers and Harris: Clinical Negligence - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847660754 ISBN 13: 9781847660756

Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional, 2008

Synopsis

Written by a team of 70 legal and medical practitioners, Powers and Harris: Clinical Negligence provides exhaustive coverage of all aspects of clinical negligence claims. It identifies the practical difficulties in bringing an action for damages, to show how to prepare the medical evidence on liability, complete the medical reports on quantum and provides guidance on the best way of presenting expert evidence in court. The book examines the legal aspects of medical malpractice including complaints procedures, the powers of the General Medical Council, preparation of medical evidence, group actions, settlements and trial. It also addresses the medical issues, covering the risks associated with particular areas of specialist medical practice.

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Synopsis

Written by a team of 70 legal and medical experts, "Powers, Harris, Barton: Clinical Negligence, 4ed" provides authoritative guidance on all aspects of clinical negligence claims, from bringing an action for damages to presenting expert evidence in court. It has comprehensive, authoritative guidance from start to finish. While Part 1 provides comprehensive coverage of the practical legal aspects of negligence actions, Part II provides expert accounts of the risks and standards of practice associated with 22 different areas of clinical practice. A uniquely valuable book for both lawyers and clinical practitioners, "Powers,Harris, Barton: Clinical negligence, 4ed" will help you make the best possible preparations for an action.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847660754
• ISBN 13: 9781847660756
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1984
• Editor: Powers QC Dr. Michael, Barton Dr. Anthony, Harris Nigel