title: [Burden of proof in medical cases--presumption of fact and prima facie evidence. 1. Burden of proof].
abstract: The aim of this paper was to present the main rules concerning the burden of proof in polish civil trials, including medical cases. This paper also describes the subject of evidence were presented and explained. The court influence on evidence procedure was also analysed. The effect of the institution of informed consent on burden of proof in polish civil law is also described. This paper includes numerous High Court sentences on evidential and medical issues.
authors.affiliation: Katedry Prawa Cywilnego i Miedzynarodowego Obrotu Gospodarczego Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu.
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sliwka
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011044:Poland; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States