Medicolegal Implications of Common Rhinologic Medications

David M. Poetker; Timothy L. Smith

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2015.05.009

Medicolegal Implications of Common Rhinologic Medications

David M. Poetker, Timothy L. Smith

Otolaryngology

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Abstract

As otolaryngologists, we prescribe many medications to our patients. The objective of this article is to review the potential side effects and medicolegal risks of the common medications used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. The authors evaluate some of the common side effects as well as the published literature on the lawsuits associated with those medications. Finally, the authors review the informed consent discussion and opportunities to improve patient care and decrease the risk of litigation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	817-826
Number of pages	10
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume	48
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2015.05.009
State	Published - Oct 1 2015

Keywords

Adrenal cortex hormones
Antibiotics or antibacterial agents
Informed consent
Jurisprudence
Malpractice
Narcotics
Steroids

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Otorhinolaryngology

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