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Responsibility and compensation for tardive dyskinesia
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|July 1, 1985
Summary
Tardive dyskinesia lawsuits are increasing. This condition, often viewed as malpractice, is a "mass accident" with legal remedies impacting manufacturers, society, and patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Neurology
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) lawsuits are rising, prompting a re-evaluation of legal and ethical frameworks.
- Traditional malpractice litigation may not fully address the complexities of TD as a widespread issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze tardive dyskinesia as a
- mass accident
- ,
Main Methods:
- Legal analysis of judicially created remedies for mass accidents.
- Examination of potential liability distribution among manufacturers, society, and patients.
Main Results:
- Judicial remedies for TD include manufacturer liability, societal burden-sharing, and patient cost-bearing.
- These remedies present distinct implications for patient care and recovery.
Conclusions:
- Tardive dyskinesia litigation necessitates a broader perspective beyond individual malpractice.
- Policy decisions must prioritize patient well-being and equitable cost distribution.