Medical staff bylaws: regulations or contract?
St. John's Hospital Medical Staff v. St. John Regional Medical Center is the point of departure in an exploration of the issue of whether medical staff bylaws constitute a contract or are merely important regulations. Also discussed is the practical application of bylaws in day-to-day hospital operations.
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