Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It : An Introductory Guide / Peng Meng Cheong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cheong, Peng Meng, Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 p.) : 5 b&w illus. & 12 tables

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, [2019]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It provides essential information concerning the potential legal liabilities that medical professionals face when they treat patients. An easy-to-read reference, this book discusses landmark medical negligence case and analyzes medical malpractice specifically in the context of practicing medicine. It is divided into two parts. Part I sets the stage by giving an account of the development of negligence law in common-law jurisdictions including Hong Kong and ends with a discussion of selected medical negligence cases decided in Hong Kong courts. Part II sets out the practical issues relating to negligence law, including risk management, procedures to manage complaints and lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Figures

Tables

Foreword

Preface

Disclaimer

List of Cases

List of Statutes

Part I: The Development of the Law of Medical Negligence

1. Negligence in Common Law

2. The Law of Medical Negligence in Hong Kong

3. Medical Negligence Cases in Hong Kong

Part II: Practical Issues in Medical Negligence

4. Risk Management

5. Legal Proceedings

6. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Afterword

Glossary

About the Author

Index

Notes:

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ISBN:

988-220-484-8

OCLC:

1586550152