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The legal aspects of medical defence
Abstract:
Defence organisations provide many varied "services" to members. Litigation involving doctors includes giving reports, giving evidence in court for or against the plaintiff or defendant, appearing as a witness at inquiries, e.g. coronial inquiries, and actions against doctors, generally alleging negligence. Patients do not seek treatment with the intent of eventually commencing proceedings. What are the catalysts for a patient commencing legal action or seeking legal advice? What should the doctor do to assist his/her defence? These questions are addressed in the article.
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