title: Medicolegal Implications of Common Rhinologic Medications.
abstract: As otolaryngologists, we prescribe many medications to our patients. The objective of this article is to review the potential side effects and medicolegal risks of the common medications used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. The authors evaluate some of the common side effects as well as the published literature on the lawsuits associated with those medications. Finally, the authors review the informed consent discussion and opportunities to improve patient care and decrease the risk of litigation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53296, USA. Electronic address: dpoetker@mcw.edu.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Poetker
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003142:Communication; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016365:Liability, Legal / Q000191:economics*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010036:Otolaryngology; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009294:Narcotics
keywords: Adrenal cortex hormones; Antibiotics or antibacterial agents; Informed consent; Jurisprudence; Malpractice; Narcotics; Steroids