Medical liability in a nutshell / by Marcia M. Boumil, Paul A. Hattis

Author: Boumil, Marcia Mobilia
Additional Titles: Medical liability
Published: St. Paul, MN : West, [2011]
Copyright Date: ©2011
Edition: 3rd ed.
Physical Description: xl, 361 pages ; 19 cm.
Additional Creators: Hattis, Paul A.

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Series

Nutshell series

Contents

Establishing the professional relationship -- Negligence-based claims -- Intentional torts -- Informed decision-making -- Causation and damages -- Affirmative defenses, limitations and immunities -- Vicarious liability and strict liability -- Liability of health care institutions -- Review of care and reform of liability.

Subject(s)

Medical personnel—Malpractice—United States
Tort liability of hospitals—United States

ISBN

9780314232939
0314232931

Note

Includes index.

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