title: Taking our case public.
abstract: Key protections are lacking in this state concerning patients' rights. Where do physicians and patients stand on this issue? Medical Society of New Jersey President Irving Ratner, MD, offers views and perspectives on patient protection.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ratner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D009515:New Jersey; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*