| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2646764 | Collegian | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryUltimate medical doctor responsibility for the care delivered to patients by all professionals is a myth. Legally Lord Denning dismissed the myth in the mid-20th century in England. The assumption that a medical doctor is responsible for the care delivered by nurses has not existed in English and Australian law since that time, and it has been actively refuted. Yet it is a myth that continues to circulate influencing health service, state and federal health policy. For some it is a myth of ignorance and for others it is a means of control. This paper outlines the relevant case law to debunk the myth of ultimate medical doctor control.
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Authors
Andrew Cashin, Michael Carey, Ngaire Watson, Greg Clark, Claire Newman, Cheryl D. Waters,