Legal Issues in Medical Practice

Doctors in training do not prepare themselves to deal with real-world situations of litigation related to allegations of negligence. If they are in the unfortunate position of facing litigation sometime during their careers, they will realise the importance of maintaining accurate medical records. Although there are many books available for reference, this handbook has been written for practising doctors and their lawyers grappled with legal issues culminating in litigations covering a vast number of medical specialties and systems. It aims to make medical practice safe, ethical, reassuring and hassle-free by discussing various legal issues related to medical practice. This book is targeted at practising doctors for tension-free and litigation-free medical practice. It also provides much-needed relevant medical knowledge to lawyers and those involved in administration of justice.