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The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that a patient’s statements to a physician remained protected by physician-patient privilege despite police presence during a clinical conversation. The decision arose from a newborn death prosecution and highlights the fact-specific nature of confidentiality protections.
All Specialties September 1st 2026
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Rather than referring patients with substance use disorder to treatment, the doctor prescribed an “astronomical amount of drugs” in dangerous combinations of addictive drugs to those patients.
Pediatrics April 9th 2026
On-call responsibilities aren’t optional. They’re legal, ethical, and contractual obligations to patient care. When they’re neglected, patient outcomes can suffer—and hospitals can face liability.
Emergency Medicine August 22nd 2025
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