Medical negligence in the U.K.--directions for research

Abstract

While the debate concerning compensation for victims of medical injury continues unabated, it is presented that many conclusions and recommendations are based on inadequate data. There is a need to examine, not only the legal requisites of a claim, but the factual circumstances surrounding claims. The direction of future studies must include an examination of: the relative experience of practitioners; frequency of medical specialties; demographic characteristics of patients; and the nature of the complaints.