Medical negligence and legal causation--where the twain do not meet.
Medical neglect is legally irrelevant where it can be shown that it did not cause the harm that is the source of the complaint. On the other hand, there are problems with causation and quantum where the failure to apply appropriate care has the consequence of depriving the plaintiff of the chance of a better medical result.
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D001315:Australia; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom