Causation in Law and Medicine (Hardcover, New Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Danuta Mendelson
Editors:	Ian Freckelton
Dimensions:	219 x 153mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	560
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-2204-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medicolegal issues Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Foundations of law > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7546-2204-5
Barcode:	9780754622048

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