Chapter 24: Medical MalpracticeA. Definition
B. Elements
1. That the defendant owed a legal duty of care to plaintiff
2. A breach of that duty
3. Injury to the plaintiff
4. That the defendant’s breach caused the plaintiff’s injury
C. Elements Defined
D. Defenses
Comparative Negligence
Designation of Nonparty at Fault
Failure to File Certificate of Review
Governmental Immunity
Quasi-Judicial Absolute Immunity
Statute of Limitations
E. Remedies
F. Forms
Complaint for Medical Malpractice—Negligent Performance of Surgery
Complaint for Medical Malpractice—Against Physician and Employer—With Claim for Loss of Consortium
