Key result
Sports medicine clinicians face increasing legal liability and must take affirmative steps, such as implementing emergency action plans and proper documentation, to protect athletes and themselves.
Population
Physicians treating athletes (sports medicine clinicians)
Design
Review
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May prompt protocol reviews in sports medicine; leaves open prospective validation of liability reduction.
Sports medicine clinicians face unique legal liabilities and must implement proper procedures for preparticipation exams, on-field evaluations, privacy, and emergency plans to protect patients and themselves.
Kane et al. (2008) conducted a review in Sports medicine legal liability. Sports medicine clinicians face increasing legal liability and must take affirmative steps, such as implementing emergency action plans and proper documentation, to protect athletes and themselves.
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