Publisher's Synopsis
Actions for medical negligence have increased dramatically over the last decade, and settlements may be very substantial when damage to the nervous system is the result of errors in diagnosis or treatment.
This book discusses clinical situations in which errors in diagnosis or treatment have led to litigation on account of damage to the skull, spine or nervous system. The book opens with a introduction on the law by leading counsel and a number of the subsequent chapters include a legal commentary by a solicitor. Both lawyers have wide experience in this field.
Many nervous system problems which have given rise to legal action have occurred in areas of practice other than neurology and neurosurgery, but opinions from neurologists or neurosurgeons are often needed in the course of the litigation. In some cases neurological specialist are directly involved. the subjects discussed are dealt with in the light of the experience of the authors, all of whom have had considerable experience of advising in cases of this sort.
The book will be of particular use to lawyers practising in the field of medical negligence as well as t hospital managers and their risk–assessment units. Neurologists and neurosurgeons in their clinical practice, and when acting as expert witnesses, will welcome the legal commentary.
