Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore V 14(4) Medical Negligence and Professional Misconduct (Sep 2025)

Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Volume 14(4) on Medical Negligence and Professional Misconduct offers authoritative guidance on the legal principles governing medical practice in Singapore.

Publication Date: September 2025

Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore

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Book (Hardback)
SG$ 1,727.65
In Stock ISBN: 9789815225556

Covering key topics such as duty of care, breach, confidentiality, and affirmative defences, it also provides comparative insights into professional misconduct standards in Singapore, the UK, and the US. This essential reference supports legal practitioners, healthcare professionals, and academics in navigating complex issues of liability, ethics, and compliance. Combining practical guidance with scholarly analysis, it is an indispensable resource for litigation and academic research. Noteworthy updates include amendments to the Medical Registration Act 1997 and updated references from the Ministry of Health Singapore.

1. INTRODUCTION 
2. DUTY OF CARE
(1) Scope of the Duty 
(2) Psychiatric Harm 
(3) Wrongful Birth and Wrongful Life
3. BREACH OF DUTY 
4. CAUSATION AND REMOTENESS OF DAMAGE 
5. DAMAGES
6. CONFIDENTIALITY 
7. PRODUCTS LIABILITY 
8. CONSENT TO TREATMENT 
9. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENCES 
10. PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
(1) Professional Misconduct in Singapore 
(2) Professional Misconduct in the UK
(3) Professional Misconduct in the US