Table 1.
Number of doctors charged with manslaughter, by type of case
| Type of case | Total charged | From 1795-1899 | From 1900-2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric care | 22 | 19 | 3 |
| Inappropriate treatment/Failure to diagnosis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Surgery | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Medicines | 36 | 5 | 31 |
| Total | 85 | 32 | 53 |
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