Clinical Negligence

Written by a team of 70 legal and medical practitioners, the fourth edition of Clinical Negligence provides exhaustive coverage of all aspects of UK clinical negligence claims. It identifies the practical difficulties in bringing an action for damages, shows how to prepare the medical evidence on liability, completes the medical reports on quantum, and provides guidance on the best way of presenting expert evidence in court. The book examines UK legal aspects of medical malpractice including complaints procedures, the powers of the General Medical Council, preparation of medical evidence, group actions, settlements, and trial. It also addresses the medical issues, covering the risks associated with particular areas of specialist medical practice.