Legal implications of pushing the endovascular envelope

Endovascular technology continues to improve for the treatment of vascular disease. However, application of these technologies without first obtaining proper informed consent may result in medical malpractice litigation. Similarly, use of these technologies without proper government and/or hospital...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of vascular surgery 2012-07, Vol.56 (1), p.273-274
1. Verfasser:	Brown, O. William, MD, JD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the cardiovascular system Endovascular Procedures - instrumentation Endovascular Procedures - legislation & jurisprudence Humans Informed Consent - legislation & jurisprudence Liability, Legal Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence Medical sciences Off-Label Use - legislation & jurisprudence Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases United States United States Food and Drug Administration Vascular Diseases - surgery Vascular surgery: aorta, extremities, vena cava. Surgery of the lymphatic vessels
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Zusammenfassung:	Endovascular technology continues to improve for the treatment of vascular disease. However, application of these technologies without first obtaining proper informed consent may result in medical malpractice litigation. Similarly, use of these technologies without proper government and/or hospital approval may result in both criminal and/or civil liability. Care must be taken when pushing the envelope of endovascular interventions.
ISSN:	0741-5214 1097-6809
DOI:	10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.264