The logical analysis of the notion of “medical error”

Shmarov L.A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed201861349-53

L.A. Shmarov

FGBU "Rossiĭskiĭ tsentr sudebno-meditsinskoĭ kspertizy" Minzdrava Rossii, Moskva, Rossiia, 125284

The logical analysis of the notion of “medical error”

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L.A. Shmarov

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2018;61(3): 49‑53

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed201861349-53

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Shmarov LA. The logical analysis of the notion of “medical error”. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2018;61(3):49‑53. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed201861349-53

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Abstract:

The objective of the present study was the logical analysis of the notions of «medical error» and «doctor’s error» based on the consideration of the statutory and regulatory enactments published in the available literature. This article continues a series of thematic reports by the author concerning the application of the logical laws for the purpose of both the practical work of forensic medical experts and the use of specific notions in the expert conclusions, normative legal acts, scientific works of the experts and the lawyers.

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medical error

doctor’s error

logic

civil legal responsibility

Authors:

L.A. Shmarov

FGBU "Rossiĭskiĭ tsentr sudebno-meditsinskoĭ kspertizy" Minzdrava Rossii, Moskva, Rossiia, 125284

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