The Standard of Care: Legal History and Definitions: The Bad and Good News

The true meaning of the term “the standard of care” is a frequent topic of discussion among emergency physicians as they evaluate and perform care on patients. This article, using legal cases and dictums, reviews the legal history and definitions of the standard of care. The goal is to provide the w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Moffett, Peter, Moore, Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2011-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/14z5w33g