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The Ebola Vaccine, Iatrogenic Injuries, and Legal Liability


Amir Attaran and Kumanan Wilson propose a compensation system for vaccine injuries, based on no-fault principles, to ensure that recipients of Ebola vaccines are fairly compensated in cases of iatrogenic harm.


Vyšlo v časopise: The Ebola Vaccine, Iatrogenic Injuries, and Legal Liability. PLoS Med 12(12): e32767. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001911
Kategorie: Policy Forum
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Amir Attaran and Kumanan Wilson propose a compensation system for vaccine injuries, based on no-fault principles, to ensure that recipients of Ebola vaccines are fairly compensated in cases of iatrogenic harm.


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