Calif. fines out-of-state doctors for prescribing

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The Board of California is taking strict actions to protect Californians from doctors who prescribe drugs over the Internet without a prior egood faithE examination, and even encouraging other medical boards to take tougher measures against online prescribing. California law allows a $25,000 fine per illegal online prescribing thus hoping to convey the physician community and to the public that it is a dangerous business practice.

Management dynamics, California, Practice, Online health care service, Online health care information services, Prescription (Law)

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HHS joins call for national tort reform

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The US Department of Health and Human Services report shows the growing magnitude of the medical liability problem and the need for legislation. It blames the crisis on litigation pointing to a rise in the amount of jury awards and settlements.

United States, HEALTH SERVICES, Tort reform, Powers and duties, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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Florida tells doctors: print clearly or else

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Florida enacted a legible prescription law on Jul 1, 2003.

Florida, Medical professions, Prescription writing, Communication in medicine, Medical communication, Penmanship

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