Medical Malpractice in South Africa
Medical Malpractice in South Africa deals with the practical aspects of medical negligence litigation from a substantive, procedural and ethical point of view.
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Product description
Medical Malpractice in South Africa deals with the practical aspects of medical negligence litigation from a substantive, procedural and ethical point of view.
It provides guidance on the many pitfalls in medical negligence litigation which, if not avoided could result in adverse outcomes and substantial costs for the client and attorney. It contains useful appendices such as a detailed medical terms glossary and a guide for the analysis of pleadings. This publication covers every important aspect of this highly technical and complex area of litigation
Available in print (looseleaf) and online format. Print includes updates for 12 months, thereafter updates are billed annually in advance. Online format must be added to a Lexis+ base package. Visit www.lexisnexis.co.za/lexisplus for more information.
Table of contents
Section_1 - Introduction
Section_2 - The reasonable doctor
Section_3 - Schools of thought
Section_4 - The legal liability of the Good Samaritan doctor
Section_5 - Consent
Section_6 - Patient records, confidentiality and disclosure
Section_7 - Structure of the medical profession
Section_8 - Ethics and unprofessional conduct
Section_9 - The recalcitrant practitioner: disciplinary procedures
Section_10 - Prescription of claims
Section_11 - Exclusionary clauses in medical service contracts
Section_12 - Res ipsa loquitur in medical negligence matters
Section_13 - Inquests
Section_14 - Experts in medical negligence litigation
Section_15 - Medical experts and medical reports
Section_16 - Case selection and evaluation
Section_17 - Pleadings
Section_18 - Discovery
Section_19 - Advice on evidence
Section_20 - Separation of issues
Section_21 - The request for trial particulars
Section_22 - The experts' meeting and minutes
Section_23 - The pre-trial rule 37 conference
Section_24 - The opening address
