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ERIC Number: EJ418618
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0038-6723
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Medical Information, Health Sciences Librarians, and Professional Liability.
Hafner, Arthur W.
Special Libraries, v81 n4 p305-08 Fall 1990
Discusses the professional liability of medical librarians and their employers in the delivery of information to physicians. Steps for librarians to take to protect themselves from professional liability and to insulate physicians and institutions from vicarious liability are suggested. (12 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Legal Responsibility, Library Role, Malpractice, Medical Libraries, Physicians, Users (Information)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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