Medical negligence is a form of delict defined as substandard care by a medical professional that causes injury or worsens an existing condition. For a medical negligence claim to succeed, the plaintiff must prove:
1. The doctor owed a duty of care to provide treatment in line with the standard of care.
2. The doctor breached this duty by failing to provide proper treatment.
3. This breach caused injury to the patient.
4. Monetary damages can compensate for the harm caused by the doctor's negligence.
The case law discussed two examples where the court found doctors liable for medical negligence by breaching their duty of care and directly causing injury to patients.
Independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum, March 2018, LondonBrowne Jacobson LLP
In our first independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum for 2018 we cover the following topics:
- claims and liabilities update - including vicarious liability for the acts of non-employees and the post Paterson inquiry
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Independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum, March 2018, LondonBrowne Jacobson LLP
In our first independent healthcare in house lawyers' forum for 2018 we cover the following topics:
- claims and liabilities update - including vicarious liability for the acts of non-employees and the post Paterson inquiry
- inquests and other regulatory liabilities
- capacity, consent, and how to not get sued.
Contracts & Intentional Torts
Healthcare Law: Class 4
• Elements
• Defenses
Terms/Definition
• Liability: legal responsibility for one’s acts or omissions
• Cause of action: the basis of a law suit. Sufficient legal grounds
and alleged fact that, if proven, would constitute all the
requirements for the plaintiff to prevail
• Legal duty: he responsibility to others to act according to the
law; may be imposed by constitution, legislation, common law, or
contract
• Affidavit: written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation,
for use as evidence, but NOT in place of in-court testimony
• Statute of Limitations: Any law that bars claims after a certain
period of time passes after an injury. The period of time varies
depending on the jurisdiction and the type of claim.
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration* must be given
4. Legality
Elements of a Contract
*act of each party exchanging something of value to their detriment
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration* must be given
• Something of value must be given & received
• $$, work, doing or NOT doing something
4. Legality
• Purpose of the contract must be legal
• Parties must be competent
• Certain contracts must be in writing (property, contracts that cannot
be performed in less than a year, contracts that guarantee the debt
of another person
Elements of a Contract
“Meeting of the Minds”
*act of each party exchanging something of value to their detriment
Express vs. Implied Contract
• Express = written and/or spoken
• Implied = based on facts & circumstances
i.e. ordering food at a restaurant
patient makes appointment with MD
Physician-Patient Relationship: Circumstances
• Does a physician need to come into direct contact with the
patient?
• A physician is hired by ABC corporation to examine a patient
for a pre-employment physical. To whom does the physician
have a legal duty?
Workers’ Compensation
• General rule: Workers’ Comp is an employee’s exclusive
legal remedy for a workplace injury or illness
• Employees cannot make negligence or other legal claims
against their employers
• DUAL CAPACITY DOCTRINE EXCEPTION: when an employer operates
as both an employer AND a health care provider, in some states,
such as OH and CA
Physician-Patient Relationship: Scope of Duty
Physician:
• agrees to diagnose and treat patient consistent with the standard of
acceptable medical practice until the “natural termination” of the
relationship
• agrees not to abandon the patient
• does not agree to CURE the patient
• May be relieved of liability if the patient does not follow orders
• Express promises can be viewed as a warranty
• Has a duty to report diseases determined to be “reportable” by the state
and/or federal government (i.e. STDs, HIV, seizure disorder, risk of
harm/death, threatened by patient)
Patient:
• agrees to pay, or have insurance pay, for services
• does not have to agree (legally) to follow the orders of the ...
The legal implications of nursing practice are tied to licensure, state and federal laws, scope of practice and a public expectation that nurses practice at a high professional standard. The nurse's education, license and nursing standard provide the framework by which nurses are expected to practice.
Malpractice should not allowed in the field of medicine because your are dealing with humans life.
The malpractice is due to lack of doctors knowledge, uninteresting the sensitive cases, not using a guidelines.
The most type and common error in malpractice is the medication error and could put the patient's life risky.
Medical record is important why because you follow up the patients and will help you to guide and known the status the patient whether he or she improving or not.
There are several types of medical record: by using paper or documented book or by using electronic such as computers and so on.
If you are recording the patient information the patient will trust you and so happy because you still remember him or her information and this is good for you.
Mal practice is illigal act which is worldwide being done within all the fields
Here, mal practice in physiotherapy clinical practice is very well illustrated
Contents :
Definition
Standerd of care
Basic elements of mal practice
Necessity of injury
Targets
Medical malpractice claims
Examples of Mal practice
Proving mal practice claim
Damages
Informed consent
Medical malpractice lawsuit
Cost of litigation
Medical records rewiew
Glossary
Contracts & Intentional Torts
Healthcare Law: Class 4
• Elements
• Defenses
Terms/Definition
• Liability: legal responsibility for one’s acts or omissions
• Cause of action: the basis of a law suit. Sufficient legal grounds
and alleged fact that, if proven, would constitute all the
requirements for the plaintiff to prevail
• Legal duty: he responsibility to others to act according to the
law; may be imposed by constitution, legislation, common law, or
contract
• Affidavit: written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation,
for use as evidence, but NOT in place of in-court testimony
• Statute of Limitations: Any law that bars claims after a certain
period of time passes after an injury. The period of time varies
depending on the jurisdiction and the type of claim.
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration* must be given
4. Legality
Elements of a Contract
*act of each party exchanging something of value to their detriment
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration* must be given
• Something of value must be given & received
• $$, work, doing or NOT doing something
4. Legality
• Purpose of the contract must be legal
• Parties must be competent
• Certain contracts must be in writing (property, contracts that cannot
be performed in less than a year, contracts that guarantee the debt
of another person
Elements of a Contract
“Meeting of the Minds”
*act of each party exchanging something of value to their detriment
Express vs. Implied Contract
• Express = written and/or spoken
• Implied = based on facts & circumstances
i.e. ordering food at a restaurant
patient makes appointment with MD
Physician-Patient Relationship: Circumstances
• Does a physician need to come into direct contact with the
patient?
• A physician is hired by ABC corporation to examine a patient
for a pre-employment physical. To whom does the physician
have a legal duty?
Workers’ Compensation
• General rule: Workers’ Comp is an employee’s exclusive
legal remedy for a workplace injury or illness
• Employees cannot make negligence or other legal claims
against their employers
• DUAL CAPACITY DOCTRINE EXCEPTION: when an employer operates
as both an employer AND a health care provider, in some states,
such as OH and CA
Physician-Patient Relationship: Scope of Duty
Physician:
• agrees to diagnose and treat patient consistent with the standard of
acceptable medical practice until the “natural termination” of the
relationship
• agrees not to abandon the patient
• does not agree to CURE the patient
• May be relieved of liability if the patient does not follow orders
• Express promises can be viewed as a warranty
• Has a duty to report diseases determined to be “reportable” by the state
and/or federal government (i.e. STDs, HIV, seizure disorder, risk of
harm/death, threatened by patient)
Patient:
• agrees to pay, or have insurance pay, for services
• does not have to agree (legally) to follow the orders of the ...
The legal implications of nursing practice are tied to licensure, state and federal laws, scope of practice and a public expectation that nurses practice at a high professional standard. The nurse's education, license and nursing standard provide the framework by which nurses are expected to practice.
Malpractice should not allowed in the field of medicine because your are dealing with humans life.
The malpractice is due to lack of doctors knowledge, uninteresting the sensitive cases, not using a guidelines.
The most type and common error in malpractice is the medication error and could put the patient's life risky.
Medical record is important why because you follow up the patients and will help you to guide and known the status the patient whether he or she improving or not.
There are several types of medical record: by using paper or documented book or by using electronic such as computers and so on.
If you are recording the patient information the patient will trust you and so happy because you still remember him or her information and this is good for you.
Mal practice is illigal act which is worldwide being done within all the fields
Here, mal practice in physiotherapy clinical practice is very well illustrated
Contents :
Definition
Standerd of care
Basic elements of mal practice
Necessity of injury
Targets
Medical malpractice claims
Examples of Mal practice
Proving mal practice claim
Damages
Informed consent
Medical malpractice lawsuit
Cost of litigation
Medical records rewiew
Glossary
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Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
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3. Introduction
•Medical Negligence is a form of delict that is defined as a substandard care that's been provided
by a medical professional to a patient, which has directly caused injury or caused an existing
condition to get worse.
•There are several ways that medical negligence can happen such as misdiagnosis, incorrect
treatment, or surgical mistakes.
•Medical Negligence can alternatively be defined as an act or omission (failure to act) by a
medical professional that deviates from the accepted standard of care.
•Similar to drivers, doctors and other medical professionals also owe a duty of care to their
patients, to provide treatment that is in line with the medical standard of care.
•This is usually referred to as the as the level and type of care that a reasonably competent and
skilled health care professional, with similar background and in the same medical community
would have provided under the circumstances that led to the alleged malpractice
4. Key Elements of Medical Negligence as a
form of Delict
Duty of Care
•As soon as a doctor and patient establish a confidential relationship, the doctor has a
responsibility to provide the most logical treatment plan possible, this is referred to as the
element of duty.
•In medical negligence cases, doctors often overlook more effective approaches to healing or
reject newer methods of treatments.
•However when a patient is admitted to hospital, a duty of care relationship is created, which can
be applied to any doctor coming into contact with the patient not just the admitting team.
5. Key Elements of Medical Negligence as a
form of Delict
BREACH
•When doctors graduate from medical school,
they promise to practice the Hippocratic Oath.
•The Hippocratic Oath states that doctors will
fulfill their duty to provide the best treatment
possible to their patients.
•When a doctor fails to fulfill their duty, they
breach their contract, and that is referred to as
the medical negligence element of breach.
•For a doctor to breach their contract, they must
therefore fail to perform their duty.
INJURY
•For claims of medical negligence to succeed,
there should be injury sustained by the
plaintiff.
•Injury refers to the actual harm caused to a
patient by the conduct of a health
professional.
6. Key Elements of Medical Negligence as a
form of Delict
Damages
•Damages are monetary compensation for the harm caused by a doctor’s negligence.
•For a medical malpractice case to stand up in court, the injury or harm caused must be able to
be remedied by money.
•For example, someone who has missed work can be monetarily compensated in court for that
time missed.
7. Key Elements of Medical Negligence as a
form of Delict
Causation
•For Causation interrogates the causal link
between the defendant's breach of duty
of careowed to the plaintiff and the injury
sustained by the plaintiff.
•That is to say, the harm sustained by the
plaintiff must be a direct result of the
defendant who has failed in their duty to
adhere to the required standard and the
injury must therefore be a result of
•‘If at the conclusion of the case the
evidence is evenly balanced, he cannot
claim a verdict; for he will not have
discharged the onus resting upon him’
Kruger v Coetzee 1966 (2) SA 428 (A)
‘For the purpose of liability culpa arises if the
following inquiries are successfully met
a) a diligens pater familias in the position of the
defendant –
b) would foresee the reasonable possibility of his
conduct injuring another in his person or
property and causing him patrimonial loss;
and
c) would take reasonable steps to guard against
such occurrence; and
d) the defendant failed to take such steps.
8. Actions
•One can institute action for patrimonial loss, action for pain and suffering and action
arising from personality infringement.
•For the purposes of the actio ledis aquiliae and the action for pain and suffering, either
intention or negligence suffices for liability.
•However, for the purposes of the action for infringement of personality, intention is
generally required and negligence is insufficient.
•Thus, an action for personality infringement does not suffice in claims of medical
negligence.
9. Case Law
Lopez v Minister of Health and Social Services
The mother of a patient who died due to the negligent behavior of a doctor on call brings the
matter before court holding him responsible for the death of her deceased daughter.
Legal Issue: whether any of the Walvis Bay State Hospital personnel did, by their conduct, act or
omission, breach their duty not to cause harm negligently.
The court stated that law does not expect a general medical practitioner to exhibit the same
level of skill as possessed by a specialist. However, one must take reasonable care to avoid acts
or omissions which they can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure their neighbor.
The court held that through his omission, Dr Nhiwatiwa breached the legal duty he owed to
Margratitha and thereby to the plaintiff, the mother of patient and who personally experienced
the traumatic incident and the consequence, that is the death of Margaritha, fairly considered,
should be regarded as within the risk created by Dr Nhiwatiwa’s omission and so, the defendant
is liable.
10. Case Law
MEC for Health, Western Cape v Q
•The respondent was pregnant and had
complications. The baby at birth presented
injuries such as abnormally small head, in
intracerebral bleed, brain injury etc. The
respondent alleged negligence by the medical
staff during pregnancy, at the time of birth and
after birth.
Legal issue: whether or not there was negligence
on the part of the MEC’s employees and if so, the
causal link, if any, between the negligent conduct
and the injury occasioned to the respondent.
•The court outlined that it is trite that who asserts a damage
causing event must prove it. The legal duty owed by the medical
staff at the various health facilities to the respondent entailed
that they adhere to the general level of skill and diligence
possessed and exercised at the time by the members of the
branch of the profession to which they belonged. Only
reasonable care and skill was required. The respondent has to
prove, through credible and persuasive evidence, that the
doctors and nurses failed to adhere to the required standard.
•The court held that whilst it must be accepted that the notional
reasonable medical practitioner in the place of the medical staff
who attended to the respondent at Paarl Hospital would not
have sent her home on 30 November, the damage to the baby’s
head had probably already occurred by hat time
11. Conclusion
In light of the above, medical negligence constitutes a delict for which an aggrieved party may seek redress according to
delictual remedies provided for by the law.