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Glossary of Medical
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Lamictal: An epilepsy medicine. There are
reports of dispensing errors involving Lamictal and Lamisil, a medication for
the treatment of toenail fungus. Patients receiving Lamisil instead of Lamictal
would be inadequately treated for epilepsy.
Lamisil: A medication for the treatment of
toenail fungus. There are reports of dispensing errors involving Lamisil and
Lamictal, an epilepsy medicine. Patients receiving Lamictal instead of Lamisil
could experience adverse side effects.
Leukemia: A type of cancer that forms in
the bone marrow, causing abnormal white blood cell development. Leukemia can be
caused by exposure to certain carcinogenic substances.
Liability: A legal responsibility or
obligation.
Liability Risk: Liability loss or exposure
where negligent acts may occur for which an organization may be held
responsible. The act must be injury to or property damage of others. Insurance
coverage for this type of risk is called, "third party insurance."
Lien: An encumbrance, upon real or
personal property, that secures the payment of a debt or the performance of a
duty.
Litigant: One of the parties involved in a
legal action.
Litigation: The process of settling a
dispute through the court system.
Locum Tenens: A healthcare provider who is
serving as a temporary relief or substitute.
Lotronex: A drug used to treat irritable
bowel syndrome in women. The manufacturer voluntarily withdrew Lotronex® from
the market after it was associated with reports of serious side effects such as
intestinal damage, severely obstructed or ruptured bowels, and death.
Lymphoma: A type of cancer that forms in
the lymph nodes. Lymphoma can be caused by exposure to certain carcinogenic
substances.
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