Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Cases and Commentary, 2nd Edition | Student Edition
Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Cases and Commentary, 2nd Edition | Student Edition
Author | Dr Puteri Nemie Jahn Kassim |
Publication Date | 2021 |
ISBN | 9789672919438 |
Format | Book |
Publisher | Sweet & Maxwell |
The First Edition, which was published in 2009 and included case law from the 1960s to 2009, was the first book in Malaysia to include cases and commentary on medical negligence. This book's Second Edition is still the go-to source for information on medical malpractice case law in Malaysia because it offers a helpful compilation of local medical malpractice cases as well as updates on cases from 2010 to 2020.
Each case is accompanied with the summary case facts and holdings, relevant excerpts of the court’s decision, a concise note on the quantum of damages awarded, and illuminating notes, providing a good understanding of the current developments of medical negligence law in Malaysia. The key subject terms which precede each case will also provide a quick guide to its scope and content.
The introductory chapter has been revamped to give an updated overview of the development of medical negligence law in Malaysia up to the year 2020, discussing key issues in the area, including the Bolam principle, the Bolitho qualifications, and the Rogers v Whitaker test.
Written by a professor of law whose areas of expertise include the subject of negligence and medical law, this book will be useful for medical professionals, lawyers, judges, hospital administrators, insurers as well as law students.
KEY FEATURES of Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Cases and Commentary, 2nd Edition | Student Edition:
- Additional medical negligence case law from 2010 to 2020
- Comprehensive commentary that discusses the development of medical negligence law from the 1960s up 2020
- Analysis of cases with summary of facts and holdings, accompanied by key excerpts of the court’s judgment, highlighting the key issues and legal principles
- Concise notes on the quantum of damages awarded
- Subject Index facilitates easy and quick research
This updated edition contains more than 50 new medical negligence cases including three recent major Federal Court rulings which significantly develop the law in this area:
- Dr Hari Krishnan & Anor v Megat Noor Ishak bin Megat Ibrahim & Anor (and Another Appeal) [2018] 1 AMR 209 (aggravated damages)
- Dr Kok Choong Seng & Anor v Soo Cheng Lin (and Another Appeal) [2017] 6 AMR 609 (non-delegable duty of hospital)
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Zulhasnimar bt Hasan Basri & Anor v Dr Kuppu Velumani P & 2 Ors [2017] 5 AMR 413 (standard of care for duty to diagnose, treat and warn)
Table Of Contents Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Cases and Commentary, 2nd Edition | Student Edition:
Part 1: The Development of Medical Negligence Law in Malaysia (1960s–2020)
Part 2: Cases up to 1969
Part 3: Cases from 1970 to 1979
Part 4: Cases from 1980 to 1989
Part 5: Cases from 1990 to 1999
Part 6: Cases from 2000 to 2009
Part 7: Cases from 2010 to 2019
Part 8: Cases from 2020