Essay

1. Comparative malpractice systems

2. Complaints mechanisms and their relationship with the tort system

3. Disciplinary processes (employer and regulatory) and their relationship to the tort system

4. Protection of the public and the integration of the various mechanisms, including the roles of CQC, NICE, NCAS and NPSA

5. Alternative dispute resolution procedures

6. Procedural matters including the role of experts and litigation ‘tracks’

7. Proposed reforms, including no fault compensation systems

8. Criminal liability for malpractice

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Patient Safety

Demonstrate an ability to work and research independently and seek advice as required

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the factors which shape the law relating to quality assurance of medical care, the resolution of disputes relating to medical care, and complaints and disciplinary mechanisms

Evaluate the law relating to quality assurance of medical care, the resolution of disputes relating to medical care, and complaints and disciplinary
mechanisms, and the ability to apply it critically in a variety of contexts.

Identify and prioritise source materials needed for a proper understanding of patient safety

Analyse and critically appreciate the practices governed by the law relating to quality assurance of medical care, the resolution of disputes relating to medical care, and
complaints and disciplinary mechanisms