Healthcare Law Articles
Welcome to our collection of healthcare law articles. Stay updated on the latest legal developments in the healthcare sector, including regulations, court cases, and more.
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.
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.
Healthcare liability and loss of chance: an analysis of Cass. n. 28993 of 2019.
The ruling of the Cassation Court provides important insights on medical liability and the assessment of loss of chance, clarifying the criteria for compensation in cases of non-compliance and causal link.
Health Liability and Loss of Chance: Commentary on Cass. Civ. Judgment No. 37740 of 2022
Let's analyze the ruling of the Court of Cassation that addressed the issue of medical liability and loss of chance, highlighting the relevant legal principles and the implications for patients' rights.
Analysis of the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Civil Section III, No. 20829/2018: Liability of the ASL and Compensation for Damages.
In this analysis, we delve into the ruling of the Court of Cassation that addressed the liability of the Local Health Authority for damages suffered by a minor due to diagnostic and therapeutic omissions, highlighting the complexity of the causal link and the quantification of the damage.
Healthcare Liability and Non-Economic Damage: Commentary on Judgment No. 26303 of 2019
An analysis of the Supreme Court ruling regarding medical professional liability and compensation for non-pecuniary damage, focusing on loss of chance and causal link.
Analysis of Judgment No. 16199 of 2024: Civil Liability and Omissive Conduct
Let’s explore the recent ruling No. 16199 of 2024, which clarifies the criteria for establishing the causal link in cases of omission in the healthcare field, a crucial issue for the professional liability of doctors.
Commentary on Ordinance No. 17634 of 2024: Accounting Liability and Compensation Actions against Healthcare Professionals
Order No. 17634 of 2024 clarifies the distinction between actions for accounting liability and compensatory actions against healthcare professionals, highlighting their autonomy and different purposes. Let’s explore the meaning and legal implications of this important provision.
Ordinary Jurisdiction and Healthcare Services: Commentary on Order No. 17054 of 2024
Order No. 17054 of 2024 clarifies the ordinary jurisdiction in the payment of healthcare services, highlighting the importance of asset protection without public interference.
Order No. 15404 of 2024: Ordinary Jurisdiction and Contributions to Healthcare Facilities
Let’s analyze order no. 15404 of 2024 which establishes the jurisdiction of the ordinary judge for disputes regarding contributions granted to accredited private healthcare facilities, following the Covid-19 emergency.