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Harvey J Blumenthal¹, John R Woodard

¹University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, 2949 E. 57th Street, Tulsa, OK 74135, USA.

The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association

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The "standard of care" is a legal concept, not a scientifically defined medical term. Its use in medical literature, particularly for headache management, lacks scientific basis and can pose legal risks for physicians.

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Area of Science:

Legal Medicine
Medical Ethics
Neurology

Background:

The term "standard of care" is frequently used in scientific literature concerning patient management.
Despite its prevalence, the "standard of care" is a legal concept, not a scientifically validated medical term.
Its definition and application vary across state statutes and jury instructions.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the legal concept of "standard of care" as it appears in scientific articles.
To investigate the lack of scientific basis and definition for the "standard of care" in medical literature.
To examine the potential legal implications for physicians using the "standard of care" in patient treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific articles discussing "standard of care" in patient management.
Analysis of legal statutes and uniform jury instructions regarding the "standard of care" concept.
Examination of the scientific evidence, or lack thereof, supporting the "standard of care" in medical contexts.

Main Results:

The "standard of care" is primarily a legal construct with no inherent scientific foundation.
Scientific articles often use the term without clear definition or supporting evidence.
Jury instructions can weaponize the "standard of care" against physicians in legal proceedings.

Conclusions:

The "standard of care" lacks scientific validation and is a legal term.
Misapplication in medical literature can lead to legal risks for physicians.
Physicians' right to individualize patient care may be compromised by the undefined use of this legal term.