Proposed need for regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
1. Direct to consumer genetic tests have increased in popularity due to technology, access, and affordable cost, and present both...
Report suggests mobile health applications may pose privacy and safety risks
1. Mobile-health (mHealth) applications are regularly used by patients and providers because of convenience and low cost, but a recent...
Report argues hospitals may be unconstitutionally forced to accept public for no pay
1. A recent study/law review suggests the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which ensures public access to...
Medical liability system presents hurdles to injured patients
Image: PD The following report is part of 2 Minute Medicine’s new Law & Medicine Specialty Topic, which aims to briefly...
Physician recourse to online reviews may be futile
Image: PD The following is the pilot review in 2 Minute Medicine’s new Law & Medicine Specialty Topic, which aims...