MEDICINE AND THE LAW (4 films)

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: THE DOCTOR DEFENDANT. 1957, 30min. Presents four cases of doctors involved in claims or suits based on an alleged breach of responsibility to the patient. Suggests how to avoid professional liability action. LC card Fi A 59-5. THE MAN WHO DIDN'T WALK. 1958 32min. Examines complex medical and legal problems relating to traumatic neurosis, exploring the difficulties which face a court of law in establishing the bona fide existence of this illness. LC card Fi 59-4A. THE MEDICAL WITNESS. 1956 34min. Depicts right and wrong methods of presenting medical testimony by re-enacting the trial in a personal injury case. Discusses the relationship between the medical witness and the lawyer, effective ways to examine and cross-examine a medical witness, how the medical witness can support his opinion, and reactions of the jury to testimony. LC card Fi A 57-1. THE SILENT WITNESS. 1960 28min. Shows how the medical profession has helped the cause of justice by perfecting objective chemical tests for determining intoxication. Informs viewers of the latest test devices and how they operate.

Complete Record: Source: Merrell Interest level: ad Price: free-loan Format: sd b&w

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)