Medical Liability in a Nutshell
Authors:
Boumil, Marcia Mobilia / Hattis, Paul A.
Edition:
3rd
Copyright Date:
2011
- Publication Date: February 28th, 2011
- ISBN: 9780314232939
- Subject: Health Law
- Series: Nutshells
- Type: Overviews
- Description: Written by experts in the field, this Nutshell is a reliable source on medical liability law. It offers insight on establishing professional relationships and examines topics including:Negligence-based claimsIntentional tortsCausationDamagesAffirmative defensesLimitationsImmunitiesLiabilitiesThe book also provides an overview of medical care liability issues affecting hospitals and managed care organizations.