Civil liability for medical accidents

Author: Liu Jinsong
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: The issue of medical accidents has long been a focal point for the state, the public, health administrative departments, and medical institutions. The key issues are primarily concentrated on the civil liability arising from medical accidents. Therefore, this book revolves around this core, providing a detailed discussion on the concept of medical accidents, the nature and handling of civil liability, the constitution of civil liability, its forms, principles of attribution, burden of proof, legal application, defenses, and compensation for mental damages from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Additionally, it offers its own views and suggestions on the appraisal system, compensation system, insurance system, and legislative work related to medical accidents. This book emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, promptly correcting shortcomings in theory and raising questions about practices that violate legal principles. It can serve as a reference for legal professionals, health administrative personnel, and law students, as well as a guide for legislative bodies dealing with medical accident laws.