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The anatomy of a crisis. One perspective.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10063442     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In this article, the author analyzes the influx of breast implant class action lawsuits in the past decade. He discusses the responses of the medical community and the manufacturers as well as the impact the media has had on this issue. The author recounts the steps he took in his representation of the defense and examines the significance of these lawsuits for the industry and the general public.
Authors:
C O'Brien
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in plastic surgery     Volume:  26     ISSN:  0094-1298     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Plast Surg     Publication Date:  1999 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-06-02     Completed Date:  1999-06-02     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0424767     Medline TA:  Clin Plast Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-8, v     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Breast Implantation*
Female
Humans
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Surgery, Plastic / legislation & jurisprudence
United States

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