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Glossary of Medical
Malpractice Law Terms
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Glossaries Index
Lamictal:
An epilepsy medicine. There are reports of dispensing errors involving Lamictal
and Lamisil, a medication for the treatment of toenail fungus. Patients
receiving Lamisil instead of Lamictal would be inadequately treated for
epilepsy.
Lamisil:
A medication for the treatment of toenail fungus. There are reports of
dispensing errors involving Lamisil and Lamictal, an epilepsy medicine. Patients
receiving Lamictal instead of Lamisil could experience adverse side effects.
Leukemia:
A type of cancer that forms in the bone marrow, causing abnormal white blood
cell development. Leukemia can be caused by exposure to certain carcinogenic
substances.
Liability:
A legal responsibility or obligation.
Liability Risk:
Liability loss or exposure where negligent acts may occur for which an
organization may be held responsible. The act must be injury to or property
damage of others. Insurance coverage for this type of risk is called,
"third party insurance."
Lien:
An encumbrance, upon real or personal property, that secures the payment of a
debt or the performance of a duty.
Litigant:
One of the parties involved in a legal action.
Litigation:
The process of settling a dispute through the court system.
Locum Tenens:
A healthcare provider who is serving as a temporary relief or substitute.
Lotronex:
A drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women. The manufacturer
voluntarily withdrew Lotronex® from the market after it was associated with
reports of serious side effects such as intestinal damage, severely obstructed
or ruptured bowels, and death.
Lymphoma:
A type of cancer that forms in the lymph nodes. Lymphoma can be caused by
exposure to certain carcinogenic substances.
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