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Cosmetic dermatology: legal issues.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19850199     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Laser and light-based procedures, fillers, toxins and various peels have revolutionized the field of cosmetic dermatology. With an increasing number of physicians and nonphysicians performing these procedures, and with the availability of a seemingly unlimited array of cosmetic dermatology procedures, the potential for problems and their legal consequences continue to increase. This article will discuss the concept of negligence and the potential for medical malpractice, including the associated problems that may arise when these procedures are performed by physician extenders. The impact of the physician and physician extender relationship, and the legal issues that arise, are also discussed. The article concludes with the legal and ethical issues associated with the promotion of cosmeceutical agents in the field of cosmetic dermatology.
Authors:
David J Goldberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dermatologic clinics     Volume:  27     ISSN:  1558-0520     ISO Abbreviation:  Dermatol Clin     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-23     Completed Date:  2010-01-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8300886     Medline TA:  Dermatol Clin     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  501-5, vii     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, NY 10022, USA. drdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Clinical Competence
Cosmetic Techniques*
Dermatology / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence
United States

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