Wednesday, 21 July, 2021
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Understanding Medical Negligence Claims
About this talk
Mistakes do happen in the course of medical treatment. Problems range from incorrect diagnosis to errors in surgery. How does the law balance the interest between patients who may have suffered injuries and medical providers who may have tried their best? Join us for this online talk in which our speakers will explain the law of medical negligence and what is involved in pursuing and defending a medical negligence lawsuit.
Please join us and sign up! The talk will be delivered over video conference using Zoom.us. You can either view the talk from your web browser or the Zoom app (download the app here).
Talk Points
- Overview on the law of medical negligence
- Obtaining/disclosing medical and hospital records
- Medical reports and expert witnesses
- Assessing damages for injuries suffered
Speakers:
- Jasmine Wong, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
- Wong Chee En, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
