Abstract
In relation to personal injuries litigation, the practice of surgery is governed by the law of torts (civil wrongs) and contract law. This section will consider the law from a UK perspective, but reference will also be made to case law from other Anglo-American legal systems, such as the USA, Canada and Australia, since the law in these countries is similar to that of the UK.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Essential surgical practice |
| Editors | A. Cuschieri, R. J. C. Steele, A. R. Moossa |
| Place of Publication | Oxford |
| Publisher | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Pages | 551-557 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0750647809 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Personal injuries
- Torts (Law)
- Negligence
- Surgical practice