Health Law Articles and Cases
Discover a wealth of information on health law, including articles, court cases, and legal precedents, in this dedicated category on Studio Legale Bianucci's blog.
Analysis of the Judgment of the Court of Cassation No. 200/2021: Medical Liability and Right to Defense
The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation provides important insights into professional liability in the healthcare sector and patients' rights, highlighting the respect for the adversarial process and the methods of evaluating evidence.
Analysis of the Court of Cassation Civil Judgment No. 5641 of 2018 on Health Liability
The 2018 ruling of the Supreme Court provides important insights into the liability of doctors and the interpretation of damages for loss of parental relations, highlighting the complexities of the causal link and the assessment of damages in cases of diagnostic errors.
Analysis of the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Order No. 21415 of 2024: Medical Liability and Loss of Chance.
The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation provides significant insights on the topic of medical liability and compensation for loss of chance. Let us explore the legal principles involved and the implications for patients and their families.
Professional Liability and Mandatory Health Treatment: Commentary on the ruling Cass. civ., Sez. III, n. 25127 of 2024
The ruling of the Court of Cassation provides significant insights into compulsory health treatment and the responsibility of doctors, clarifying patients' rights and the methods of challenging health care decisions.
Medical Liability and Damages Compensation: Commentary on the ruling Cass. civ. n. 10812 of 2019
The ruling of the Court of Cassation in 2019 clarifies the principles of medical liability and the assessment of damages in cases of malpractice. An in-depth analysis of the legal aspects and implications for patients' rights.
Liability for damages caused by stray dogs: commentary on the ruling Cass. civ., n. 3737 of 2023.
Analysis of the ruling of the Court of Cassation recognizing the passive legitimacy of the ASLs for damages caused by stray animals, highlighting the responsibilities of Health Authorities and Municipalities in preventing strays.
Court of Cassation, civil section, no. 31029 of 2024: The statute of limitations for damages from infected blood transfusions.
Analysis of the ruling of the Court of Cassation that clarifies the terms of prescription for damages from infected blood transfusions, distinguishing between direct liability and the rights of heirs.
The Court of Cassation on the compensation action for blood transfusions: Order No. 20882 of 2018
An analysis of the Supreme Court ruling regarding the statute of limitations and the liability of the Ministry of Health in cases of damage from contaminated blood. The Court reiterates the terms of the statute of limitations and the extracontractual nature of liability.
Contract Termination and Professional Liability: Commentary on the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Civil Section III, No. 16919/2018.
In this analysis, we delve into the ruling of the Court of Cassation regarding the liability of healthcare professionals in cases of diagnostic omissions and the significance of the loss of chance of life for damage compensation.
The Court of Cassation and compensation for unlawful deprivation of liberty: Cass. civ. no. 33290 of 2024
The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation clarifies the conditions for compensation for damage caused by unlawful compulsory health treatment and the importance of evidence in determining non-economic damage.