The Perruche case and the issue of compensation for the consequences of medical error

Julia Field Costich

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2005.08.007

The Perruche case and the issue of compensation for the consequences of medical error

Julia Field Costich

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Abstract

The case of Nicolas Perruche gave rise to a national debate in France over compensation for serious consequences of medical error. Ultimately, legislation was enacted banning the cause of action known in Anglo-American law as wrongful life, and an agency was established to adjudicate subsequent claims. As other developed nations continue to wrestle with rapid increases in the cost of professional liability coverage and health care in general, a review of the Perruche case and its influence on French health policy may advance the discussion beyond the current stalemate of hardened advocacy positions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	8-16
Number of pages	9
Journal	Health Policy
Volume	78
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2005.08.007
State	Published - Aug 22 2006

Keywords

Compensation
Disability
Medical error

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Health Policy

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The Perruche case and the issue of compensation for the consequences of medical error

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