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Doctors, drug reps, and free speech
What impact have recent court decisions had on physicians’ freedom of speech rights?
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EMTALA Part III: Case law
This is the third installment of a three-part series. Question: Based on case law, which of the following statements is most appropriate regarding...
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Law & Medicine: How case law shapes EMTALA
In the 3 decades since Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, the statute has, as expected, spawned numerous lawsuits.
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EMTALA – statutory law
Penalties for EMTALA violations include fines up to $50,000 per violation, and/or nullification of Medicare provider agreements.
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Facing a medical board investigation
What steps should you take when your state medical board requests the medical records of an angry patient who has filed a formal complaint against...
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Medical boards investigating negligence
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Law & Medicine: Disciplinary function of state medical boards
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Law & Medicine: Discovery rule and statute of limitations
When does the clock start – and run out – on the time period in which a patient can bring a malpractice claim?
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Medical errors and the law
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Law & Medicine: Locality rule
How much influence do local care standards have in medical liability cases?
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Dispensing with expert testimony
Do patient plaintiffs need expert witnesses to prove medical negligence in malpractice lawsuits?