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Physician and Pharmaceutical Industry Relationships
Kevin M. Quinley
According to a national survey of doctors published in <i>The New England Journal of Medicine</i>, 94% of physicians have "a relationship" with the pharmaceutical, medical device or related industries. A research firm recently estimated that drug companies spend over $20 billion annually marketing directly to physicians. With statistics like these, it is not surprising that the public is becoming concerned that these ties may influence how medications are developed, marketed and prescribed.
Discovery of Damages in Med Mal Cases
Chad L. Staller
Last month, the author began discussion of the importance of conducting discovery on damages in the early stages of case preparation. The discussion concludes herein.
Evidence of Risk of the Procedure
Christopher D. Bernard
There is a very important distinction between evidence that a particular complication is a risk of a procedure, and evidence that this complication occurs without negligence. Evidence of the former is not relevant without the latter.
Immigration Medical Care
Janice G. Inman
In a landmark holding released May 3, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) precludes <i>Bivens</i>-type actions against U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) personnel for constitutional violations arising out of the performance of their official duties.
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