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The Regan Report on Medical Law archives from July 1998
Locality rule abandoned in favor of 'national standards.'
July 1, 1998... COURTS NOW LOOK TO `NATIONAL STANDARDS' TO DETERMINE THE STANDARDS OF CARE TO APPLY TO PHYSICIANS. At one time, the "locality role" was utilized by many, if not most, courts. However, the "locality role" has turned out to be somewhat of an...
Failure to timely disclose birth defects risk: wrongful life suit.
July 1, 1998... ISSUE: Not only do physicians have a duty to disclose potential risks of birth defects but they must do so in a timely manner. If a timely disclosure is made, parents can opt to take action they deem appropriate. If there is a failure to make a...
Must boards follow findings of administrative judges?
July 1, 1998... ISSUE: Ordinarily, state Boards of medical licensure and discipline adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law reached by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). Further, Boards ordinarily follow the recommendations of ALJs relative to the...