How does the law recognize and deal with medical errors?

Alan Merry

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How does the law recognize and deal with medical errors?

September 2, 2009

Merry A. J R Soc Med. 2009;102(7):265-71.

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Using an example from aviation, this article describes medical errors in the context of the law and considers whether legal response affects safety.

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