M. Faure / H. Koziol (Eds.)
Cases on Medical Malpractice in a Comparative Perspective Springer, Wien /
New York 2001
Liability for medical malpractice is of growing importance in the field
of tort law. The "medical malpractice explosion" does not seem
to have come to an end yet. This study provides an overview of the legal
situations, the applicable texts and the case law in nine European
countries. The authors are renowned Tort law experts from each country. A
comparative analysis highlights the tendencies which can be found and
their economic effects. The structure is based on the study of six
concrete cases which are discussed in the context of the different legal
systems. This method shows which legal concepts lead to specific results
and allows to easily compare the results. The study addresses questions of
hospital organization, patients' consent, duties of information, faulty
diagnosis, faulty treatment, the necessary standard of care, the relevance
of financial limits, medical documentation, and the burden of proof. The
reader finds extensive and precise information about the state of medical
malpractice law in Europe.
Table of contents:
Introduction
Cases and background
Country reports
Comparative analysis
Springer, Wien / New York
2001, Softcover. 331pages.
öS 1176,-/ DM 168,- as of Jan.
2002
EUR 85,40
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Germany 7%)
ISBN 3-211-83595-4
Tort and Insurance
Law, No. 1
