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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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