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Banning expert testimony from liability cases: Court decides

Does a physician have the right to present expert testimony that differs from the plaintiff’s? A Wisconsin court of appeals rules it’s jury’s role to decide which competing scientific theory best fit facts of the case.

Judicial Advocacy
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Court case examines telemedicine safety regulations

A case before a U.S. Court of Appeals deals with a telemedicine service and the ability of physicians to prescribe medications. At issue is the Texas state medical board’s required establishment of a patient-physician relationship.

Judicial Advocacy
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Supreme Court ruling on race and med school admissions

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled med schools have a right to create a more racially and ethnically diverse physician workforce. They have an obligation to redress current disparities in health care by graduating doctors who more closely reflect the patient population.

Judicial Advocacy
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High court protects patients from unjustified government intrusion

The AMA applauds the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt ruling, which protects patients from unjustified government intrusion in medicine.

Press Releases
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Confidential patient safety information threatened in Florida court case

What if a state agency does not request patient safety information documents from a physician or hospital? Are those confidential documents protected from disclosure in medical liability litigation? Such a case is being considered the Supreme Court of Florida.

Judicial Advocacy
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California court decides on medical liability protections

At issue is if a claim based on medical negligence committed against an elderly patient could give rise to action under the California Elder Abuse Act. This approach would avoid protections allowed in medical negligence cases under state law.

Judicial Advocacy
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Freedom of patient-physician conversations hinges on federal court case

A federal court is reviewing a Florida case about a law that restricts physicians from discussing firearm safety with patients and their families. The AMA’s amicus brief argues the law intrudes on the practice of medicine.

Judicial Advocacy
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Court case could lead to unlimited awards of punitive damages

The Tennessee Supreme Court is reviewing a dispute between a life insurance company and the policy beneficiary. A jury initially awarded the beneficiary punitive damages which the insurance company claims violate a state law that caps such awards.

Judicial Advocacy
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Supreme Court case on Clean Air Act could have major health implications

The Clean Air Act gives the EPA power to restrict carbon emissions that cause climate change and endanger human health. A West Virginia case limiting the EPAs authority is under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Judicial Advocacy