The Regan Report on Medical Law articles from September 1999

The Regan Report on Medical Law archives from September 1999

Is Cardiologist's History of Heparin Use Material?
September 1, 1999... IS A CARDIOLOGIST'S HISTORY OF HIS USE OF HEPARIN iN CARDIAC CATHETHERIZATIONS ADMISSIBLE IN EVIDENCE? That was the issue with which the courts were confronted in this Florida case after a physician refused to consent to a "demand" to "inspect"...

What if Biopsy is `Inconclusive'?: Failure to Discuss Options.
September 1, 1999... CASE ON POINT: Hernandez v. Schittek, 713 N.E.2d 203 - IL (1999) ISSUE: Generally, prior to breast surgery surgeons obtain legally valid informed consent from their patients. However, in this Illinois case one surgeon failed to discuss with...

LA: Dr. Preps for Surgery Then `Bails Out': Did Pt.'s Finances Result in `Abandonment'?
September 1, 1999... CASE FACTS: On December 18,1995, Dr. Heber E. Dunaway, Jr., examined Carla Bolden and confirmed the need for surgery to remove a tumor. The physician informed the patient he would assist Dr. Holden Parker in performing the needed surgery which...

CO: Parents Sue for Injuries to Minor Child: Limitations Bars Parent's Suit but Not Minor's.
September 1, 1999... CASE FACTS: On November 2, 1990, Harris-Dubose, a physician assistant in the office of Dr. J. Casey Elgin, diagnosed Heather Barlett, who was then nine years old, as having the flu. Several days later, Heather underwent abdominal surgery after...

Are Offices Secure from Search & Seizure by Board?
September 1, 1999... CASE ON POINT: Med. Soc. of N. J., 729 A.2d 1056 - NJ (1999) ISSUE: Under the United States Constitution our homes are not subject to "unreasonable" search and seizure. Thus, with certain very limited exceptions, we are secure in knowing...