title: The law of negligence and the ophthalmologist.
abstract: In this article the law of negligence as it pertains to ophthalmologic practice in Canada is presented and the concepts of legal duty and standard of care are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D012380:Role