title: An overview of United States law.
abstract: A broad array of legal concerns affects everyday practice in medicine. Through an understanding of the basic tenets of the law, providers may be able to better understand the risks, obligations, and rights associated with the law. Further, this understanding may assist them in more effective patient advocacy in their practices.
authors.affiliation: Health Law & Policy Institute, University of Houston Law Center, 100 Law Center, Houston, TX 77204-6060, USA. baliang@alum.mit.edu
authors.forename: Bryan A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Liang
mesh_terms: D007603:Jurisprudence; D033241:Lawyers / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D016365:Liability, Legal; D014481:United States