The gastrointestinal endoscopist is confronted with a great amount of statements, official recommendations and directive guidlines published by special committees, medical associations and similar societies. Even more important from the german judicial point of view is a profound knowledge of the general legal framework and corresponding supreme and high court jurisdiction dealing with the field of endoscopy. Special emphasis is placed on contracts governing medical treatment, arising rights and responsibilities and the duty of adequate patient information and proper post-interventional supervision. Careful adherence is necessary for the endoscoping gastroenterologist to successfully face possible allegations of medical malpractice.
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The gastrointestinal endoscopist is confronted with a great amount of statements, official recommendations and directive guidlines published by special committees, medical associations and similar societies. Even more important from the german judicial point of view is a profound knowledge of the general legal framework and corresponding supreme and high court jurisdiction dealing with the field of endoscopy. Special emphasis is placed on contracts governing medical treatment, arising rights and...
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