Abstract
This medicolegal article examines a physician's liability when he or she has knowledge of adverse effects associated with a prescription medication and suggests ways to mitigate that liability risk. The article also discusses the circumstances under which pharmaceutical companies face liability for side effects such as tardive dyskinesia.
MeSH terms
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Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / prevention & control
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Humans
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Liability, Legal*
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Malpractice*
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Metoclopramide / adverse effects
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Patient Education as Topic / standards*
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Physicians / standards*
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Tardive Dyskinesia / chemically induced
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Tardive Dyskinesia / prevention & control
Substances
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Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists
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Metoclopramide