Περιγραφή
Obstetrics and gynaecology is the biggest area of medical litigation, with compensation pay-outs exceeding the rest of medicine combined. Many specialists working in the field will be sued over their professional lifetime – having an increased awareness of past cases and their implications will reduce the risk of future litigation. Using landmark cases in the field, this book covers scenarios such as multiple pregnancy, hysterectomy and breech delivery, describing factors that have led to litigation. Chapters are structured clearly, beginning with case commentaries detailing both a successful and unsuccessful claim. This section is followed by legal commentary explaining the relevant laws and the verdict, finally giving a clinical commentary provided by experts in the field which focuses on best practice to avoid litigation. Edited by an accredited expert witness in the field and a barrister specialising in medical law, this is an invaluable resource for clinicians and lawyers alike.
- Presents two examples of each medicolegal scenario, which led to successful and unsuccessful outcomes, allowing readers to compare the route of best practice and how these can be perceived by legal bodies
- Chapters are structured clearly, beginning with case commentaries describing both a successful and unsuccessful claim, followed by legal commentary explaining the relevant laws and statues, and finally a clinical commentary provided by experts in the field focusing on how best to avoid litigation
- Introductory chapters provide an overview of the pre-litigation and litigation process as well as the practicalities of acting as a medicolegal expert and report writing
