Title
Medical Malpractice in Health Law: A Guide for Physicians, Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals - Paperback
by Adeyemi Oshunrinade (Author)
"Medical Malpractice in Health Law" is a textbook that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice. The book covers the various aspects of medical malpractice including the legal framework, causes of medical errors, standard of care, damages and defenses, including the impact of malpractice on healthcare professionals and patients. The textbook begins with an overview of the history and evolution of medical malpractice law and its current legal framework. It then explores the causes of medical errors and the factors that contribute to malpractice lawsuits, including the standard of care, negligence, informed consent, and breach of duty. The book also covers the various types of damages that can result from medical malpractice, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. It provides a comprehensive review of the various defenses available to healthcare professionals, such as the doctrine of informed consent, the statute of limitations, contributory negligence and the comparative negligence defense. Throughout the book, the author examines the impact of medical malpractice on healthcare professionals and patients. He discusses the emotional and financial toll of malpractice lawsuits on healthcare providers and the potential impact on patient care. Finally, the textbook explores strategies for preventing medical errors and reducing the risk of malpractice claims. It provides guidance on effective communication, patient safety, and risk management through case studies and true life events with an extensive discussion on the legal defenses to medical malpractice. Overall, "Medical Malpractice in Health Law" is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, legal professionals, patients and students who want to understand the legal and ethical complexities of medical malpractice and its impact on the healthcare system.
by Adeyemi Oshunrinade (Author)
"Medical Malpractice in Health Law" is a textbook that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice. The book covers the various aspects of medical malpractice including the legal framework, causes of medical errors, standard of care, damages and defenses, including the impact of malpractice on healthcare professionals and patients. The textbook begins with an overview of the history and evolution of medical malpractice law and its current legal framework. It then explores the causes of medical errors and the factors that contribute to malpractice lawsuits, including the standard of care, negligence, informed consent, and breach of duty. The book also covers the various types of damages that can result from medical malpractice, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. It provides a comprehensive review of the various defenses available to healthcare professionals, such as the doctrine of informed consent, the statute of limitations, contributory negligence and the comparative negligence defense. Throughout the book, the author examines the impact of medical malpractice on healthcare professionals and patients. He discusses the emotional and financial toll of malpractice lawsuits on healthcare providers and the potential impact on patient care. Finally, the textbook explores strategies for preventing medical errors and reducing the risk of malpractice claims. It provides guidance on effective communication, patient safety, and risk management through case studies and true life events with an extensive discussion on the legal defenses to medical malpractice. Overall, "Medical Malpractice in Health Law" is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, legal professionals, patients and students who want to understand the legal and ethical complexities of medical malpractice and its impact on the healthcare system.
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