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Australian Medical Liability 5th ed isbn 9780409360219

Australian Medical Liability 3rd ed


ISBN13: 9780409345926
New Edition ISBN: 9780409360219
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780409333282
Published: July 2017
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Format: Paperback
Price: Out of print



This thoroughly revised third edition provides a detailed and in depth commentary on the elements of medical liability legislation. Australian Medical Liability follows the structure of a medical negligence claim through duty, breach and causation, ensuring its practicality as a resource for the busy practitioner and the interested student. In addition to the key case decisions from the second edition, this third edition of Australian Medical Liability includes new chapters on consent, expert evidence and a commentary on claims under consumer laws.

Features

  • Specialist text specifically dealing with medical liability law
  • Includes flow charts, timelines and mind maps
  • Written by highly respected medical liability lawyers

Subjects:
Other Jurisdictions , Australia
Contents:
Part A – Introduction
1. Framework of Australian Medical Liability
2. Consent to Medical Treatment and Trespass to the Person

Part B – Duty
3. Duties regarding Informed Consent
4. Duties to Patients regarding Treatment
5. Duties to Non-Patients and Third Parties
6. Duties to Disclose Error
7. Vicarious Liability and Non-Delegable Duties

Part C – Breach and Defences
8. Breach of Duty in Informed Consent Cases
9. Breach of Duty in Treatment Cases
10. Breach of Duty in Treatment Cases - Case Examples
11. Public Authorities
12. Apologies
13. Good Samaritans
14. Intoxication
15. Contributory Negligence

Part D – Causation
16. Causation in Informed Consent Cases
17. Causation in Treatment Cases
18. Loss of Chance

Part E – Special Categories
19. Wrongful Birth Claims
20. Intentional Acts with Intent to Cause Harm, Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct

Part F – Related Issues
21. Confidentiality and Litigation
22. Expert Evidence
23. Medical Treatment and the Coroner
24. Medical Treatment and Professional Conduct