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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.
