Browsing Medico-legal history writings of Robert D. Miller by Title

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    • Medical assault: Two nineteenth century cases 

      Miller, Robert D. (Desle) (2020-10-07)
      This article discusses two nineteenth century cases in which surgery was performed over the objections of a competent adult patient and was followed by governmental investigation and action. The two cases are Jonathon ...

    • Slater v. Baker and Stapleton (C.B. 1767): Unpublished Monographs by Robert D. Miller 

      Miller, Robert D. (Desle) (Author, 2019)
      The Slater case is the first case imposing liability on a surgeon for performing a procedure without consent. This book reviews what happened, what was presented in court, and why they are so different. It also reviews the ...