Medical Liability (LAW-719C-001)
Catherine Bertram
Notices
Unlikely to be offered F2019
Description
The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth look at this specialized topic within the field of tort law. The course will offer an overview of the traditional medical liability system; explore the state of the law of medical liability; provide practical insights into how to bring, pursue, defend and resolve a medical liability claim; and discuss alternative approaches to the traditional medical liability system, including those in place and those under discussion at the time of the seminar. The course will be enriched with guest speakers experienced in the field, including judges, mediators, plaintiff and defense lawyers, and doctors who have testified in medical liability cases.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
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Syllabus
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