Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Saint John Regional Hospital, Grand River Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery

• School: Western University
• Department: Law
• Course: Law 3101A/B
• Professor: Robert Solomon

Document Summary

All but a small% of claims against hp are made in negligence. The great majority of these negligence acions turn on whether the hp breached the standard of care that would be expected of a reasonable professional colleague in all the circumstances of the case. Determining the standard of care and whether it has been breached is based on a thorough assessment of the facts of the case. Part 1: negligence in assessment and diagnosis, surgery. The great majority of claims against health professionals are based on negligence as opposed to batery and most of these negligence cases turn on whether the professional breached the standard of care. The standard of care in healthcare is vital issue. The court typically undertakes a detailed review of the facts of the case in determining if the standard of care has been breached.