Re-Evaluating Medical Malpractice: A Patient Safety Approach
Journal of Contemporary Roman-Dutch Law, Vol. 78, p. 380-396, 2015
18 Pages Posted: 14 Jan 2016
Date Written: August 13, 2015
Abstract
Medical malpractice reform is a very complex issue. It is submitted that discussions surrounding the matter should have a strong patient-oriented focus. As patients are the ones who are the most severely affected by malpractice, their interests should be decisive. It is thus of the utmost importance to consider their perspective.
Keywords: Medical malpractice reform, patient safety approach
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Oosthuizen, WT and Carstens, Pieter, Re-Evaluating Medical Malpractice: A Patient Safety Approach (August 13, 2015). Journal of Contemporary Roman-Dutch Law, Vol. 78, p. 380-396, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2714830
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