Canadian law and the ophthalmologist. 1981

G M Freeman, and C P Rose

The practice of medicine in Canada is governed by many rules and regulations. In this article the legal system as it pertains to professional ophthalmologic activities is briefly described and the concepts of tort and duty of care are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007258 Informed Consent Voluntary authorization, by a patient or research subject, with full comprehension of the risks involved, for diagnostic or investigative procedures, and for medical and surgical treatment. Consent, Informed
D007883 Legislation, Medical Laws and regulations, pertaining to the field of medicine, proposed for enactment or enacted by a legislative body. Medical Legislation
D008297 Male Males
D009885 Ophthalmology A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases. Ocular Surgery,Ocular Surgeries,Surgery, Ocular
D002170 Canada The largest country in North America, comprising 10 provinces and three territories. Its capital is Ottawa.
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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