| Medical
Malpractice Legal Glossary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q R
S
T
U V
W
X Y Z
#
- E -
Eligible Survivor: A lawful spouse
if living on the date a benefit payment is due. If the spouse is not
living, the term means dependent children.
Enbrel: Medication for reducing
signs and symptoms and delaying structural damage in patients with
moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Some patients
treated with Enbrel® are reported to have developed serious infections.
Ephedra: Once used in a number of
over-the-counter dietary supplements, Ephedra contains ephedrine, which
acts as a stimulant and bronchodilator. While it may help those with
asthma breathe, ephedrine poses significant health risks for the casual
user. Ephedrine has been reported to contribute to heart attack, stroke,
seizures, psychosis and death.
Established customary standard of
care: Degree of care and skill that the average qualified doctor
would provide to a patient who sought medical care for similar symptoms
and circumstances.
Evidence: A fact presented in
court through the testimony of a witness, an object or written
documents.
Exhibit: A document or object that
is offered into evidence during a trial or hearing.
| 
