Saner , John. Medical Malpractice in South Africa - LexisNexis - 2018 (Looseleaf update)
 
ISBN: 170MEDIMALSYS
 
Publisher's description:
"Medical Malpractice in South Africa deals with the practical aspects of medical negligence litigation from a substantive, procedural and ethical point of view.It provides guidance on the many pitfalls in medical negligence litigation which, if not avoided could result in adverse outcomes and substantial costs for the client and attorney. It contains useful appendices such as a detailed medical terms glossary and a guide for the analysis of pleadings. This publication covers every important aspect of this highly technical and complex area of litigationAvailable in print (looseleaf) and online format. Print includes updates for 12 months, thereafter updates are billed annually in advance. Online format must be added to a Lexis+ base package."
 
Contents:
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - The reasonable doctor
Section 3 - Schools of thought
Section 4 - The legal liability of the Good Samaritan doctor
Section 5 - Consent
Section 6 - Patient records, confidentiality and disclosure
Section 7 - Structure of the medical profession
Section 8 - Ethics and unprofessional conduct
Section 9 - The recalcitrant practitioner: disciplinary procedures
Section 10 - Prescription of claims
Section 11 - Exclusionary clauses in medical service contracts
Section 12 - Res ipsa loquitur in medical negligence matters
Section 13 - Inquests
Section 14 - Experts in medical negligence litigation
Section 15 - Medical experts and medical reports
Section 16 - Case selection and evaluation
Section 17 - Pleadings
Section 18 - Discovery
Section 19 - Advice on evidence
Section 20 - Separation of issues
Section 21 - The request for trial particulars
Section 22 - The experts' meeting and minutes
Section 23 - The pre-trial rule 37 conference
Section 24 - The opening address