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Clinical Negligence

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Professional
Published: 27th Aug 2015
Dimensions: w 148mm h 256mm d 38mm
Weight: 1340g
ISBN-10: 1780434855
ISBN-13: 9781780434858
Barcode No: 9781780434858
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Synopsis
Clinical Negligence, Fifth Edition remains the only text of its kind to cover both medical and legal aspects of medical negligence. Written by a team of 54 experts, it continues to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative guidance on all aspects of clinical negligence claims from bringing an action for damages to presenting expert evidence in court. It also includes detailed consideration of funding and cost implications. Those needing clear updated guidance to make the best possible preparations for an action will find all they need here. Updates in the fifth edition Some of the key developments covered in the new edition are: New funding regime under Legal Aid, Punishment and Sentencing of Offenders Act 2012 Montgomery v Lanarkshire The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry ("Francis Report") Sienkievicz v Greif Bailey v Ministry of Defence on causation Whetstone v MPS and Woodland v Essex County Council on liability of practices Privatisation of funding access to justice in clinical negligence New costs regime (QOWCS) under Civil Procedures Rules Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and secondary legislation Easy-to-access structure The new edition maintains its easy-to-access, two-part structure. The first part, set out in 17 chapters, deals with legal aspects of medical malpractice, including complaints procedures, poor performance and medical professional governance, preparation of medical evidence, settlements and trial. The final 25 chapters in the second part cover the risks associated with particular areas of specialist medical practice. Previous print edition ISBN: 9781847660756

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I would highly recommend this book for those practicing in this area. It is high quality, clear and comprehensive and will no doubt prove an invaluable source of reference. Five stars on all counts. -- Tim Kevan * PI Brief Update Law Journal * A up to date summary of the law of clinical negligence, aimed primarily at UK medicolegal practice but an essential reference tool. * PathLab.org * the leading work in this field... a magnificent treatise written by a team of 54 legal and medical experts * Claims.co.uk * This remains the best text around to consider as a starting point when assessing whether there may have been a breach of duty in care in a particular field...I, for one, had been looking forward to getting the latest edition and have not been disappointed. -- Philippa Luscombe * New Law Journal Vol 166, Issue 7689 *