MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RELATED ISSUES

PATIENTS' RIGHTS
CONSENT
Children under 16 years
When someone can't consent
OBTAINING MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
What is negligence?
Difficulties in medical negligence cases
Taking legal action
Help and advice
The duty owed by hospitals to patients
Other claims
CONFIDENTIALITY
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS)
HEALTH PRODUCT SAFETY
Action against the supplier
Action against the manufacturer
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