Commentary

Clinical Innovation


 

Physicians should tread cautiously when considering novel and unproven modalities. Depending on the facts and circumstances, a doctor’s unorthodox use of drugs, devices, or complementary and alternative medicine may be deemed to be below the standard of care and thus may invite state disciplinary investigation and/or civil action.

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