Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Compensation and Allitt

B Dimond

    Modern Midwife
    |July 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Obtaining legal compensation for PTSD in British law requires proving fault and liability, which can be a difficult process. Alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation or out-of-court settlements may offer a more practical financial solution.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing. 3: Consent and compulsion.

    British journal of community nursing·2003
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing 5: elder abuse.

    British journal of community nursing·2003
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing 5: nurse prescribing.

    British journal of community nursing·2002
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing 7: record keeping.

    British journal of community nursing·2002
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing 8: removal to a place of safety.

    British journal of community nursing·2002
    Same author

    Legal issues arising in community nursing 9: confidentiality.

    British journal of community nursing·2002
    Same journal

    The Toxoplasmosis Trust.

    Modern midwife·1998
    Same journal

    Maternal mental health. 1--Puerperal psychosis.

    Modern midwife·1998
    Same journal

    The professionalisation of midwifery.

    Modern midwife·1998
    Same journal

    CESDI. 2: The legal implications.

    Modern midwife·1998
    Same journal

    Stress, social support and reproductive health.

    Modern midwife·1998
    Same journal

    Newborn infant behaviour.

    Modern midwife·1998
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Law
    • Psychology
    • Dispute Resolution

    Background:

    • British law mandates proof of fault and liability for compensation claims.
    • Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often requires proximity to the traumatic incident.
    • Litigation can be lengthy, costly, and emotionally taxing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the legal and financial considerations for PTSD compensation claims in the UK.
    • To evaluate alternative dispute resolution methods compared to court proceedings.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of British legal precedents regarding fault, liability, and PTSD claims.
    • Comparative financial assessment of litigation versus out-of-court settlements.
    • Review of mediation effectiveness in similar legal disputes.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Proving fault and liability for PTSD is a significant legal hurdle.
    • Out-of-court settlements may present a more financially viable option for claimants.
    • Mediation demonstrates potential for efficient and less adversarial dispute resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • The legal framework for PTSD compensation in British law presents challenges.
    • Alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation, offers a promising avenue for resolving PTSD-related claims.
    • Claimants should consider financial implications and explore non-litigious options.