Search Tag: liability
2023 19 Jul
Welcoming a new life into the world should be a moment of joy and celebration for parents. When unexpected complications lead to birth injuries, it can be heartbreaking for the child and their family. Some instances when healthcare professionals fail to meet the required level of care may be attributed to medical errors. Establishing accountability...Read more
2014 30 Sep
A study which appears in the October 1 issue of JAMA reports that liability claims against physicians are similarly low for acts of commission and acts of omission in oesophageal cancer screening. Claims alleging complications from screening procedures, as well claims accusing doctors of failure to perform them, were found to be relatively rare. The...Read more