Glossary of Medical Malpractice Law Terms
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Tasmar: A drug used to treat
patients with Parkinson's disease. There have been reports of fatal
liver injury associated with use of Tasmar.
Terminal Illness: A medical
condition which is expected to result in a person's death within six
(6) months; no recovery expected.
Thalidomide: A medicine that
was used as a sleep aid and for treatment of morning sickness during
pregnancy. It was later discovered that thalidomide causes birth
defects and fetal death.
Thimerosal: A preservative
that was used in many vaccines. It is suspected that an ingredient
in Thimerosal may cause mercury poisoining.
Tort: A civil wrong, giving
rise to a cause of action, independent of contract.
Transcript: The official
verbatim record of court proceedings.
Trial: A formal presentation
of facts to a court or jury in order to reach a legal resolution. |
