In the final article, health and safety laws are discussed, in relation to both the duty owed by the employer to the occupational therapist and the duty the occupational therapist owes to others. Liability for instructing and supervising others is also considered, as are exceptions to the duty of confidentiality.
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References
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Sidaway v. Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital Health Authority and others. Times Law Report 1985; Feb 22.
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Keys v. Shoefayre Ltd. 1978. 1 RLR 476.
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Hedley Byrne & Co. v. Heller & Partners Ltd. 1964 A.C. 465.
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Supreme Court Act 1981. S.33.
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Parts 1 and 2 were published in the August and September issues.
