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Beyond misadventure: compensation for medical injuries in New Zealand.
Oliphant K. Beyond misadventure: compensation for medical injuries in New Zealand. Med Law Rev. 2007;15(3):357-91.
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June 30, 2011
Oliphant K. Med Law Rev. 2007;15(3):357-91.
This commentary addresses recent changes to New Zealand's no-fault Accident Compensation Scheme, and how these changes have broadened the qualifying criteria for claims against unfavorable medical outcomes. Effects on patient safety and injury prevention strategies are also discussed.
