Covid-19 and medical negligence litigation: Immunity for healthcare professionals?
Kieran Duignan, Chloe Bradbury
Abstract
This article considers the recent calls to provide doctors with immunity from medical negligence claims arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides a critical analysis as to the conditions that would need to be considered for such a policy as well as exploring the wider ramifications.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicMedical negligence2019-20 coronavirus outbreakHealth careSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Health professionalsBusinessMedicinePolitical scienceLawVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakPathologyMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare