• Archives of neurology · Nov 2008

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    Review of tissue plasminogen activator, ischemic stroke, and potential legal issues.

    • Bryan A Liang, Robert Lew, and Justin A Zivin.
    • Institute of Health Law Studies, California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA 92101, USA. baliang@alum.mit.edu
    • Arch. Neurol. 2008 Nov 1;65(11):1429-33.

    AbstractThe use of tissue plasminogen activator in ischemic stroke is controversial. Many practicing physicians believe that its usefulness is established, while others, including professional specialty societies, are less sanguine. A review of the literature appears to show that the use of tissue plasminogen activator is efficacious and can result in highly improved outcomes for a majority of eligible patients. These findings may implicate important potential legal issues. Informed consent concerns and, potentially, medical malpractice claims may result, particularly in the context of evidence-based practice, pay for performance, and the currently limited use of tissue plasminogen activator for eligible patients.

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