The health sciences librarian's exposure to malpractice liability because of negligent provision of information     

J A Gray 《Bulletin of the Medical Library Association》1989,77(1):33-37

This article discusses personal and organizational liability for the negligent provision of information by health science librarians providing information regarding patient diagnosis and treatment. It notes claims in the library literature that liability exists for providing faulty information, but these claims do not state or explain the legal basis for such liability. It identifies three basic information retrieval and communication services provided by reference librarians and characterizes the negligent provision of information as a failure to exercise care in one or more of the three. With regard to personal liability, it identifies the relevant law, the tort of negligent misrepresentation involving risk of physical harm, and outlines the elements that a plaintiff would have to establish to sue successfully. With regard to organizational liability, it notes that a plaintiff would use one of two common law theories: either the vicarious liability doctrine of respondeat superior or the direct liability negligent hire theory of recovery.  相似文献   

Advances in library administration and organization: Volume 15, 1997, edited by Delmus E. Williams and Edward D. Garten. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press Inc., 1997. 329p. $78.50 ISBN 0-7623-0371-9     

Carolyn M. Gray 《The Journal of Academic Librarianship》1998,24(6):487-488

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A commentary on national child maltreatment surveillance systems: Examples of progress     

Majid A. AlEissa  John D. Fluke  Bernard Gerbaka  Lutz Goldbeck  Jenny Gray  Nicole Hunter  Bernadette Madrid  Bert Van Puyenbroeck  Ian Richards  Lil Tonmyr 《Child abuse & neglect》2009,33(11):809-814

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Research in Special Needs Education: Objectivity or Ideology?   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

David E. Gray  & Pam Denicolo 《British Journal of Special Education》1998,25(3):140-145

Social science, including research into special educational needs, purports to be objective, and much of special needs research falls into the empirical-analytic paradigm which regards human affairs as containing measurable, law-like qualities to be identified and manipulated. It is argued, however, that this may be a flawed assumption and that all researchers need to be aware of the potentially political nature of their position. The sources, for instance, of a physical disability need to be located, not in the physical problem per se , but within the way society seeks to deal with it. Although researchers may like to view themselves as impartial seekers of the truth, it is suggested that research techniques themselves emerge from a theoretical position which reflects their beliefs, values and dispositions towards the world. They also gain, directly or indirectly, from the research process in terms of kudos or academic recognition. A tentative alternative paradigm is presented which attempts to challenge the 'normalisation' approach to teaching those designated as having special needs.  相似文献   

A first class knowledge service: developing the National electronic Library for Health     

Turner A  Fraser V  Muir Gray JA  Toth B 《Health information and libraries journal》2002,19(3):133-145

With the introduction of clinical governance and the move towards evidence-based practice, there is a growing need to provide health professionals and patients, and the public, with high quality information. Developments in the health service have added weight and urgency to this need. The National electronic Library for Health (NeLH) has a key role to play in providing health professionals with a core knowledge base of accredited and evaluated information. The Pilot NeLH was launched in November and this article outlines the progress and achievements made during this time. The NeLH is based around a central website featuring core resources and links to commissioned specialist collections. Over 70 information resources, including bibliographic databases and full text publications, are accessible via the NeLH, which aims to act as a one-stop shop to support evidence-based decision-making. Much work has been undertaken on national procurement and licensing, particularly in partnership with National Health Service (NHS) libraries. Partnerships as a whole are crucial to ensure true seamless access for health professionals. Key partners include NHS libraries, NHS Direct Online and the electronic Library for Social Care. A short glossary is included for those readers less familiar with current health service developments in the UK.  相似文献   

Utopian academics and the collapse of communism     

John Gray 《Academic Questions》1992,5(1):66-69

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Not guilty as charged. A reply to garfield     

Valerie Gray Hardcastle 《Metascience》2001,10(2):189-192

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What is the role of the librarian in 21st century Healthcare?     

Brice A  Muir Gray JA 《Health information and libraries journal》2004,21(2):81-83

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The development of a'hot'business game     

Carey Gray 《British journal of educational technology : journal of the Council for Educational Technology》1989,20(1):66-67

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Campus profiles     

Peter J. Gray 《Assessment Update》1991,3(3):9-10

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