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Published in: Head & Neck Oncology 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Review

English law for the surgeon II: Clinical negligence

Authors: Waseem Jerjes, Jaspal Mahil, Tahwinder Upile

Published in: Head & Neck Oncology | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Traditionally, in the United Kingdom and Europe, the surgeon was generally not troubled by litigation from patients presenting as elective as well as emergency cases, but this aspect of custom has changed. Litigation by patients now significantly affects surgical practice and vicarious liability often affects hospitals. We discuss some fundamental legal definitions, a must to know for a surgeon, and highlight some interesting cases.
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Metadata
Title
English law for the surgeon II: Clinical negligence
Authors
Waseem Jerjes
Jaspal Mahil
Tahwinder Upile
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Head & Neck Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1758-3284
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-3284-3-52

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