Medical Negligence Flashcards
1
Q
what is the GMC
A
regulates profession, ensuring fitness to practice on the medical register
2
Q
what is legalisation?
A
duty of cate
risks vs benefit
3
Q
name the different kids of complaints
A
local complaint disciplinary action civil claim medical council criminal prosecution
4
Q
what is medical negligence
A
lack of reasonable care and skill as a result the patient suffers
5
Q
lines of defence
A
deny the charge
true but not the doctors fault
patient took the risk
contributory negligence
6
Q
how to start safe?
A
join a defence
seek advice
maintain records
