Cancer and the Law

Litigation following late or inaccurate diagnosis of cancer has increased considerably in the last few years, and lawyers need to understand the medical background in fairly simple terms. This book covers all the important malignancies, provides a brief epidemiology, and explains the symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated. It features a number of case studies and reviews case law in the area.

Litigation following late or inaccurate diagnosis of cancer has increased considerably in the last few years, and lawyers need to understand the medical background in fairly simple terms. This book covers all the important malignancies, providing a brief epidemiology and explaining the symptoms and how they are diagnosed, and the treatment. It features a number of case studies and reviews case law in the area.