The Law of Medical Negligence in England and Germany : A Comparative Analysis.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (206 pages)
Prelims -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Statutes -- Table of Abbreviations -- 1 The Social and Legal Background -- I. Introduction -- II. The Framework of Private Law -- III. The Scope of the Patient's Protected Interests -- IV. Preliminary Conclusions and Following Structure -- 2 Treatment Malpractice- The Substantive Law -- I. Introduction -- II. Establishing Malpractice -- III. Causation of Damage -- IV. Comparative Assessment -- 3 Treatment Malpractice- Proof Issues -- I. Introduction -- II. The General Approach to Proof -- III. Modifying the Normal Proof Rules to Assist the Patient? -- IV. Comparative Assessment -- 4 Disclosure Malpractice -- I. Introduction -- II. Consent and the Disclosure of Treatment Information -- III. The Required Standard of Disclosure -- IV. Causation of Damage -- V. Proof Issues -- VI. Comparative Assessment -- 5 Reforming Medical Negligence Law -- I. Introduction -- II. Dissatisfaction with Private Law in Medical Injury Claims -- III. Reform Initiatives in England and Germany -- IV. Comparative Assessment -- 6 Conclusions -- Deutsche Zusammenfassung (German Summary) -- Bibliography -- Index.
This book considers various conceptual and practical problems that arise within the field of medical negligence and discusses possible solutions.