Legal Implications of Surgical Malpractice: An Analytical Approach
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.1648Keywords:
Surgical malpractice, Medical negligence, Legal liability, Informed consent, Patient safety, Legal precedents, Medical litigationAbstract
A major issue in the medical industry, surgical fraud might cause lawsuits against organisations and personnel. The kind of analysis used in this work clarifies the legal consequences of medical misconduct. It examines the primary causes of surgical errors, including procedural errors, poor communication, and insufficient patient monitoring, including This paper examines case studies and past rulings to demonstrate how courts determine who is liable in surgical malpractice claims and the difficulties proving negligence or breach of duty. The research also examines how libel insurance supports the protection of those in the healthcare sector. The article also discusses how informed consent, patient rights, and how the legislation is evolving as recording is progressively becoming more and more crucial in reducing the possibility of litigation. The findings make it very evident that we need tougher legislation to handle medical fraud, more training, and better means of communication. According to the findings, healthcare professionals must be well-versed in both the medical and legal domains if they are to keep patients safe, lower risks, and guard themselves from any legal issues.
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