Medical Negligence Flashcards
Contributory negligence example
No proper history
Improper follow-up
Not taking medications as prescribed
Which doctrine is used for contributory negligence
Doctrine of comparative negligence
Two doctrines under comparative negligence doctrine
Last clear chance doctrine
Avoidable consequence doctrine
Doctrines where expert opinion not needed
Res ipsa loquitor
Doctrine of common knowledge
Exception to vicarious liability doctrine
Anethesist is not imputed to surgeon until ordered by surgeon
Examples of vicarious liability doctrine
A medical officer is liable for the negligent act of intern under his supervision
Example of calculated risk doctrine
Abortion in amniocentesis
Cardiac arrest in dialysis
BNS of negligent act endangering life
125
BNS of negligent act causing hurt
125a
Negligent act causing grievous hurt
125b
Negligent act causing death
106
Types of negligence
Civil, criminal
Without consent procedures is assault which BNS
131
BNS of negligent act and spread of fatal infection
271
BNS of negligent act and spread of fatal infection
271
BNS of malignant act with spread of fatal infection
272
Essential ingredients of medical negligence
Duty of care
Dereliction of duty
Damage
Direct causation
