Clinical Negligence in General Practice

This, the second edition of a text which aims to assist in the identification of skin lesions, contains extra text, algorithms and colour illustrations. Topics overed include erythematous and non-erythematous rashes and lesions on the face, trunk and limbs.

Michael Drury

Cause and effect. Complaints and the National Health Service. The role of the General Medical Council. The law of negligence. The process of the law. The law of limitation. Risk management in general practice. Defending allegations of negligence - the role of the Medical Defence Organisations. When it all goes wrong. The duties and responsibilities of medical experts. Fatal accident inquiries in Scotland.