Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It: An Introductory Guide - Cheong Peng Meng - Bookniverse

Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It: An Introductory Guide

Cheong Peng Meng

US $19.20

US $24.00

Wed Oct 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

9789882204843

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Hong Kong University Press

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About this book

Healthcare > Administration and Policy

Humanities & Social Science > Law

Medical Negligence in Hong Kong and How to Avoid It provides essential information concerning the potential legal liabilities that medical professionals face when they treat patients. An easy-to-read reference, this book discusses landmark medical negligence case and analyzes medical malpractice specifically in the context of practicing medicine. It is divided into two parts. Part I sets the stage by giving an account of the development of negligence law in common-law jurisdictions including Hong Kong and ends with a discussion of selected medical negligence cases decided in Hong Kong courts. Part II sets out the practical issues relating to negligence law, including risk management, procedures to manage complaints and lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution.

About the author(s)

Cheong Peng Meng

Cheong Peng Meng is an associate consultant in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong. He is also an honorary clinical assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

About the publisher

Established in 1956, and part of the University of Hong Kong, Asia’s most prominent English-speaking university, HKU Press publishes more than 30 new titles annually, with a growing proportion (more than 25%) in Chinese. Building on Hong Kong's unique global position, HKU Press books examine, critique, and celebrate Asia’s place in the world. We have gained particular renown for publications in Chinese history and culture, law, public health, social work, film/media studies, art and architecture/urban planning.

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