title: [Medicolegal aspects of tardive dyskinesia in the United States].
abstract: Tardive dyskinesia is by definition a neurological complication resulting from neuroleptic treatment. The exact role of neuroleptic drugs in the etiopathogenicity of this syndrome is discussed. The manifestation of dyskinesia in a patient who is under neuroleptics may involve the responsibility of a physician. The evolution of jurisprudence in the United States is analysed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D008875:Middle Aged; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents
vernacular_title: Aspects médico-légaux des dyskinésies tardives aux Etats-Unis.