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The recent ruling in favor of Dr. Boarini in a malpractice suit highlights the essential role of patient history and diligent record-keeping in legal defense. Explore the details of this case to understand its implications for medical professionals.

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Dr. Charlie Teo’s recent guilty verdict for unsatisfactory professional conduct brings forth a significant conversation on the balance between risk-taking and ethics within surgical practices. The case highlights the critical role of proper judgment, informed consent, and professional communication in patient care, a topic worthy of examination and reflection by all medical practitioners.

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The evolving use of dopamine D2-receptor antagonists, marked by safety concerns and an FDA black box warning on droperidol, has seen a resurgence with the FDA-approved amisulpride, highlighting the need for further research to explore its comparison with other antiemetics and its role in multimodal PONV management.