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To Tell the Truth: Physicians' Duty to Disclose Medical Mistakes


Richard Delgado


Seattle University School of Law

Joan E. Vogel


affiliation not provided to SSRN

1980

UCLA Law Review, Vol. 28, 1980

Abstract:     
Discusses the need for a duty to disclose, showing that the medical community does not effectively self-regulate in this area. Emphasizes the importance of such a duty in light of the inherent inequality between patients and doctors. Establishes the plausibility of the duty to disclose, in order to enable the patient to take corrective action or sue for redress. Outlines the prima facie case for (and defenses to) an action for breach of the duty to disclose medical errors. Anticipates objections to such a duty and responds to them.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 43

Keywords: Medical malpractice, Duty to disclose, Medical errors, Torts

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Date posted: July 18, 2012  

Suggested Citation

Delgado, Richard and Vogel, Joan E., To Tell the Truth: Physicians' Duty to Disclose Medical Mistakes (1980). UCLA Law Review, Vol. 28, 1980. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2112267

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Richard Delgado (Contact Author)
Seattle University School of Law ( email )
901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA n/a 98122-1090
United States

Joan E. Vogel
affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )
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