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AMA Calls for Self-Referral Disclosure

Any physician who refers a patient to a healthcare facility in which he has ownership should disclose the financial relationship to the patient, acc...

Study: Patient Harm More Common with Pain Pumps

Just how dangerous are pain pumps? A new study suggests that errors related to pain pumps are four times more likely to result in patient harm than ...

Electronic Records May Reduce Malpractice Claims

Electronic health records are intended to improve efficiency and reduce medical errors, but can they also lower malpractice claims? A new study publ...

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Medical Malpractice Quiz
Will Unapproved Anchor Sink Surgeon?
Lorne B. Sheren, MD, JD

While pitching in his league's championship game, "Slider" Johnson feels a snap in his right shoulder followed by excruciating pain. An ER doc reduces the dislocated shoulder, but things go from bad to worse for Mr. Johnson. His pitching shoulder dislocates three more times during the next four months, the last two times with no associated movement. He finds himself in constant pain and fear that his shoulder will dislocate.

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