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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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