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KMID : 0386819920020010089
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Journal of the Institute of Health Environmental Sciences
1992 Volume.2 No. 1 p.89 ~ p.100
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Compensation Scheme for Medical Malpractice in Australia : Its Coverage and Finance
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Abstract
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This paper outlines the current situation and recent developments of compensation scheme for medical malpractice in New South Wales as well as the situation elsewhere in Australia. Then, it identifies and expands on options which offer the most
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avenues to further development.
Current issues relating to reform of a compensation scheme in Australia are whether the scheme should be based on "fault" or "no-fault", whether common law actions in respect of medical negligence should be abolished completely or partially, and
whether
the professional indemnity scheme for medical practitioners should be a voluntary or a compulsory insurance, the paper deals with pros and cons of the arguments.
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