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E R Lev
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Daubert v Merrell Dow. The Supreme Court tackles scientific evidence in the courtroom.
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The frozen section yesterday and today: pediatric solid tumors--crucial issues.
This article is the offshoot of a Pediatric Oncology Group (POG) seminar presented at the Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado, Friday, May 21, 1999, titled "The Frozen Section in Pediatric Solid Tumors--Crucial Issues." There were eight presenters who spoke on a wide range of topics that included historical perspectives of the frozen section and discussion of the following systems: brain, renal, germ cell, bone, soft tissue, and lymph nodes. To complement these presentations, a pediatric surgeon explained his concern and philosophy regarding the use of frozen sections, and a lawyer tackled the issues and risks in rendering a frozen section diagnosis. We think that this review covers all the important aspects of the frozen section in our current practice of pediatric pathology.
Liability avenues increase for HMOs.
Texas has enacted a first-of-its-kind law that grants patients a statutory right to sue health maintenance organizations, and other managed care entities, for medical malpractice if the organization's decision adversely affects a patient's health. This new legislation opens the door for increased liability against managed care organizations, which had remained relatively protected from liability in the past.