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Florida Supreme Court Finds Hospital Law Unconstitutional

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, September 18th, 2008

Patients were the big winners last week as the Florida Supreme Court prevented a hospital from infringing on doctors' ability to safeguard high-quality medical care. The ruling in Lawnwood Medical Center v. Lawnwood Medical Staff ensures hospitals pursue an appropriate balance between patient care interests and corporate interests.

"The victory before the state Supreme Court reaffirms that medical staff bylaws are a binding contract and lays out precisely why these documents are an important part of preserving patient safety," said Cecil B. Wilson, M.D., a Winter Park internist and board member of the American Medical Association (AMA). "Hospital boards must work...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2008-09-18)

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