What should a suspended doctor do when his actions could save a patient's life?
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Suspension from duty is becoming an increasing threat for medical practitioners. While under suspension a doctor may, in extreme circumstances, find themselves in a difficult legal dilemma as to their duty of care towards others. A suspended doctor may risk litigation if they are unaware of the legal ramifications of their unusual circumstances. The following article outlines the legal situation as it applies to England and Wales.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 79 930 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003