Causation in Law and Medicine
Causation in Law and Medicine by Danuta Mendelson, published by Taylor & Francis Group on October 19, 2016, is a comprehensive exploration of the critical role of causation in both legal and medical contexts. This edition spans 556 pages and is presented in English, addressing the intersection of law and medicine, particularly in relation to personal injuries, medical negligence, and criminal law. The book delves into fundamental issues such as causal responsibility, agency, and harm, providing a thorough analysis relevant to both disciplines.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of causation that encompasses various aspects, including forensic medicine and the scientific approaches to understanding cause and effect. The contributions from distinguished professionals in medicine, law, and science enrich the discussion, making it a valuable resource for academics and practitioners. This book aims to clarify complex legal and medical concepts, offering insights into proof of cause and the implications of liability in tort law.
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Causation is an issue that is fundamental in both law and medicine, as well as the interface between the two disciplines. It is vital for the resolution of a great many disputes in court concerning personal injuries, medical negligence, criminal law and coronial issues, as well as in the provision of both diagnoses and treatment in medicine. This book offers a vital analysis of issues such as causation in law and medicine, issues of causal responsibility, agency and harm in criminal law, causation in forensic medicine, scientific and statistical approaches to causation, proof of cause, influence and effect, and causal responsibility in tort law. Including contributions from a number of distinguished doctors, lawyers and scientists, it will be of great interest and value to academics and practitioners alike.
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