Abstract
The medical profession has a fundamental obligation to accurately diagnose and effectively treat a range of diseases and conditions. In the case of Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), where there are no universally accepted clinical diagnostic criteria, a clear clinical diagnosis can pose significant challenges for healthcare providers and for subsequent appropriate management. "Nihilism" or an uncertain working diagnosis is not acceptable in the medical field and deserves further consideration. This paper explores the legal obligations that are placed upon healthcare professionals, both individually and as a part of a multidisciplinary team. This article analyses the responsibilities and expectations of medical professionals in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions, such as TES. The authors address legal issues that must be considered for an effective operation of integrated medicine to enhance the overall quality of care and improving patient outcomes for those affected with underlying Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 1179319 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Neurology |
| Volume | 14 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:Copyright © 2023 Kim and Beran.
Open Access - Access Right Statement
© 2023 Kim and Beran. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.Keywords
- treatment
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- duty of care
- multidisciplinary team
- Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome
- legal medicine