Beyond Malpractice: Compensation for Medical Injuries : a Policy Analysis |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
EVALUATION OF APPROACHES TO COMPENSATION | 29 |
LEGAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL INJURY COMPENSATION | 53 |
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