Medicolegal issues: headache

Neurol Clin. 1999 May;17(2):197-214. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70125-0.

Abstract

This article addresses headache-related topics in which medicolegal issues have occurred or in which they are likely to occur. Where possible, an actual case has been presented. Most sections of this article are divided into three parts: principle of care, case history, and discussion and recommendations. When appropriate, American Academy of Neurology guidelines have been noted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analgesics / administration & dosage
  • Analgesics / adverse effects
  • Ergot Alkaloids / administration & dosage
  • Ergot Alkaloids / adverse effects
  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Headache / drug therapy
  • Headache / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
  • Migraine Disorders / etiology*
  • Patient Advocacy / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Ergot Alkaloids