title: Medicolegal issues: headache.
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.
authors: Michigan Head, Pain, and Neurological Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, USA.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Saper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004876:Ergot Alkaloids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D004876:Ergot Alkaloids