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December 2007 · Vol. 19, No. 12

FOCUS ON: PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

How prenatal genetic testing protects patients—and you

Misinterpreted or incomplete genetic testing does not serve the patient—and is likely to spark a lawsuit


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Any test planned in discussion with the patient must be carried out—unless the patient is notified otherwise

Mostly, it is expert opinion that informs a jury about the standard of expected care in genetics

Never assume that one of your colleagues checked a lab result or communicated critical information without verifying the facts yourself

“Wrongful life” actions are allowed in only three states

IN THIS ARTICLE

Jeffrey  A.  Shane,  MD, JD

Dr. Shane is a member of the ELM Exchange Faculty. ELM provides online risk management and patient safety education for physicians and other health-care providers.

The author reports no financial relationships relevant to this article.

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