Covid-19 and medical negligence litigation: Immunity for healthcare professionals?

Duignan, Kieran; Bradbury, Chloe

Duignan, Kieran; Bradbury, Chloe.

Duignan K; School of Law, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
Bradbury C; Year 4 Medical Student, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.

Med Leg J ; 88(1_suppl): 31-34, 2020 Nov.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-670255

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ABSTRACT

This article considers the recent calls to provide doctors with immunity from medical negligence claims arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides a critical analysis as to the conditions that would need to be considered for such a policy as well as exploring the wider ramifications.

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Coronavirus Infections/therapy; Malpractice/legislation & jurisprudence; Medical Errors/prevention & control; Pandemics/legislation & jurisprudence; Patient Safety/legislation & jurisprudence; Pneumonia, Viral/therapy; COVID-19; Clinical Competence; Health Personnel/legislation & jurisprudence; Humans; Safety Management/legislation & jurisprudence; State Medicine

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Covid-19; Medical negligence; coronavirus; immunity; litigation; patient safety

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Medical Errors / Pandemics / Patient Safety / Malpractice Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Leg J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0025817220935892

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