Arch Ophthalmol Chic
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · May 1995
Letter Case ReportsAcute postpartum Horner's syndrome due to epidural anesthesia.
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Mar 1995
Case ReportsRetinal hemorrhage as a consequence of epidural steroid injection.
To report that retinal hemorrhage is an important but uncommon complication of epidural steroid injection, a procedure frequently employed to alleviate chronic back pain. ⋯ Retinal hemorrhage is an uncommon but significant and previously unemphasized complication of epidural steroid injection for chronic back pain. This procedure should be carefully considered, particularly in one-eyed patients and those with bleeding problems, and patients should be fully informed that this can happen despite appropriate care and technique.
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Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of the physician-patient relationship. Patients expect that their health care will be kept confidential, and the physician's legal and ethical responsibilities mandate this. ⋯ Patients, too, have legitimate access to their health care information. Familiarity with legal and ethical aspects of confidentiality will facilitate patient care and help protect the physician against allegations of breach of the patient's confidentiality.