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Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

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Archive > July, 2003 Vol. IV, No. 7

RNs Pushing Propofol

This highly controversial practice is finding a home at an increasing number of facilities. Is this good medicine or risky business?

Bill Meltzer, Senior Associate Editor

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