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. |
