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Hospital Liability investigates issues such as HMO liability for medical malpractice; nonmedical liability; liability for negligent ambulance service; which states permit recovery for the wrongful death of a fetus; informed consent and damages for both disclosed and undisclosed complications; standards for alternative methods of blood conservation and use; and punitive damages. It also features: reporting and evidence preservation requirements in child abuse and sexual assault cases; pregnancy-related actions; liability in the areas of blood services, bacterial infections, anesthesia, radiology, surgery, autopsy, and donation; circumstances under which a hospital can be liable for the acts of a private physician; the degree to which the hospital owes an independent duty of care to the patient; hospital antitrust liability; and the right to die, including a discussion of decision-making tools such as living wills and durable powers of attorney; liability insurance; and tort reform. This book is updated as needed, generally two times each year.

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9781588520357

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Hospital Liability is a thorough and up-to-date working tool for the litigator/practitioner. You'll want to have it on hand before your next prospective client walks into your office. --Fred Queller of Queller, Fisher, Dienst, Serrins, Washor & Kool, LLP, New York, former president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association

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