Abstract

MOMBLANC, Camilo L.. The Physician’s Legal Responsibility, Debatable Concepts between two Sciences. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.3  Epub Sep 01, 2021. ISSN 1561-3038.

In spite of being demanded since long ago, legal responsibility from health professionals has experienced a boom in contemporary societies. This article reflects on medical and legal concepts that make it possible to clarify the assumptions for involving law in the field of medicine, based on the determination of legally relevant medical responsibility.

Keywords : medical error; bad practice; lex artis; medical responsibility; adverse outcome.

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