title: Medical negligence in a developing country.
abstract: This article reviews medical malpractice in developing black African countries in the context of the limitations and constraints placed on professional practice in these countries. Financial, infrastructural, educational, cultural, religious, political and historical factors all play a crucial role in the provision of health care, and societal values are reflected in patients' expectations regarding acceptable professional performance and the liability of doctors for medical negligence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Adekunle
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics; D003906:Developing Countries; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011632:Public Assistance / Q000191:economics