At present, the conclusion of technical appraisal of medical malpractice is the key to decide and deal with medical malpractice. The initiation mode of technical appraisal may be entrusted by both parties involved, handed over by the healthy administration department, or designated by the People＇s Court. Because it exerts a direct impact on the result of medical dispute, the conclusion of technical appraisal must undergo examination by the medical association, the health administration department, and the court. The conclusion plays different roles in cases of compensation for medical personal injury and of medical service contract disputes. To interpret and apply the technical appraisal and its conclusion correctly, we have to understand clearly the nature of technical appraisal of medical malpractice, recognize and handle skillfully the relation among identification-related issues such as the judge＇ s personal discretion, signature of the appraiser, the appraiser＇ s being present at the hearing and questioned, and the expert witness.

Citation： SONG Ruliang. The Nature and Function of Technical Appraisal of Medical Malpractice in Case of Compensation Dispute for Medical Personal Injury and of Medical Service Contract Dispute. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2005, 05(11): 866-873. doi: Copy