• Clin Sports Med · Jul 2015

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    Legal and Ethical Issues in the Cardiovascular Care of Elite Athletes.

    • Michael S Emery and Eric F Quandt.
    • Sports Cardiology Program, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA; Department of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, PO Box 8795, Greenville, SC 29604, USA. Electronic address: docemery02@gmail.com.
    • Clin Sports Med. 2015 Jul 1; 34 (3): 507-16.

    AbstractThis article presents an overview of the legal and ethical issues in the cardiovascular care of elite athletes. An important distinction between the assessment and care of elite athletes and the general population necessitates an understanding of the applicable legal standard and the limitation of potential exposures. Important recommendations and pertinent case law is presented that can assist the medical provider in comprehending important considerations with regard to preparticipation evaluations, return-to-play decisions, and second opinions in elite athletes. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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