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<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>Merck Settles Vioxx Case for $950 Million</b>

Nate Raymond

Merck &amp; Co., Inc. became the latest healthcare company to strike a major settlement with the Justice Department on Nov. 22, agreeing to pay $950 million to resolve criminal and civil charges stemming from its marketing of the painkiller Vioxx.

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Effective Use of Physician Assistants

Barry B. Cepelewicz & Richard J. Nealon

The use of P.A.s presents a number of medico-legal issues for a practice that must be considered, both by medical practitioners and their legal counsel. Failure to do so could result in increased liability exposure for the physician and the practice.

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Hospital-Acquired Infections Are on the Rise

Brandon Swartz

Last month, we discussed the rising incidence of deaths related to hospital-acquired infections. With the accompanying publicity of the dangers MRSA infection poses, it is not surprising that litigation in this area is also on the rise.

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The Future of Medical Malpractice Claims in a 'Tele-World'

Elizabeth A. Syer

The pros and cons of "telemedicine," and what it means to the med mal practitioner.

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