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Clinical Orthopedics
New clinical orthopedics data have been reported by S.M. Kane and co-authors
March 7th, 2009
"More individuals are participating in athletics today than ever before. Physicians treating athletes confront unique diagnostic and treatment challenges and an increased risk of legal liability," scientists in the United States report. "The key areas regarding liability are preparticipation examinations, determination of eligibility, evaluation of significant on-field injuries, and information disclosure. The issues surrounding preparticipation physicals and determination of eligibility are closely linked. Physicians must be prepared to seek guidance from specialists, particularly when there are cardiac, spinal, or neurologic issues. Appropriate on-field evaluation of...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-03-07)
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