The Doctor’s Advocate | Second Quarter 2015

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HIPAA: Yesterday and Today

Over the years, HIPAA regulations have been affected by new federal laws, and audits have now become an undeniable reality.
Medical Error Prevention

Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment; the majority are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery.
Risks and Complications of Opiates

Excessive or inappropriate use of opiates in the treatment of pain is a major national problem in the delivery of healthcare.

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