PMID: 16642244Apr 28, 2006Paper

The duty to follow up

Australian Family Physician
Sara Bird

Abstract

Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims, however certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved. Many general practitioners are concerned that the law places all of the responsibility for follow up on to the GP and ask: 'What is the patient's responsibility'? This article explores the duty of GPs and patients to follow up tests and results.

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