1.
Rev. méd. Chile
;
124(3): 337-47, mar. 1996. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-173338
ABSTRACT
Lawsuits against physicians are becoming relevant in Chile. We analized 18 trials against physicians that occured between 1977 and 1985 and that were ruled by Metropolitan Region courts. The causes of demands were death of patients in 8 trials and severe lesions in the rest. Twelve trials originated from surgical procedures (6 from gynecological interventions) and 9 came from private clinics. Nine trials lasted less than 2 years and 3, more than 5 years. Sentences was pronounced by criminal courts in 12 cases and by appealing courts in six
Subject(s)
Humans , Jurisprudence , Malpractice/legislation & jurisprudence , Patient Advocacy/legislation & jurisprudence , Liability, Legal , Legislation, Medical/statistics & numerical data
2.
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
;
5(1/2): 30-3, 1994. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-162393
Subject(s)
Humans , Legislation/standards , Emergency Medical Services/legislation & jurisprudence , Breath Tests , Clinical Record , Crime/classification , Crime/legislation & jurisprudence , First Aid , Patient Advocacy/legislation & jurisprudence , Physician's Role , Resuscitation , Wounds and Injuries/etiology
3.
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
;
4(1/2): 20-4, 1993.
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-162383
4.
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
;
3(2): 70-2, 1992. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-162365