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The branch of pediatrics dealing with the new¬ born infant at and around the time of birth. One of the medical specialties for which residency programs have been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).  

Legal liability, based on negligence, which is established in a lawsuit by showing that a law (statute) was violated. Violation of a law, by itself, does not prove negligence. For example, driving without the current automobile registration required by state law will not make a driver liable for hitting a pedestrian, in the absence of…

A technology which replaces a needle in injecting substances into blood vessels. Such devices have been developed in an effort to reduce the incidence of needlesticks, a source of danger and infection to health care workers. A device for administering intravenous solutions that permits intravascular access without the necessity of handling a needle. These systems…

An association of patient representatives (patient advocates) which is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA).  

A computer network to link scientists, scholars, students, government workers, and business people. It was established by the High Performance Computing Act of 1991.  

A clearinghouse for information on disciplinary and malpractice actions against physicians created by the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA) of 1986, which went into operation in 1990. The Act requires that (1) an insurance company (or other entity) which makes a payment on a malpractice claim (whether in settlement or pursuant to a court…

The institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concerned with the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, social, an behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.  

The institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concerned with geriatrics and all issues related to the aging process. A federal agency of the U.S. National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training related to aging.  

A monthly statistical survey of 30 percent of the community hospitals of the United States, conducted by the American Hospital Association (AHA), concerning finances, utilization, staffing, and other key indicators of hospital performance, with data available within 90 days of the reporting period. Synonym(s): AHA/National Hospital Panel Survey.  

The federal agency, under the Department of Transportation (DOT), which is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. NHTSA sets and enforces safety standards for motor vehicle equipment, and funds efforts by local and state governments to improve highway safety. In recent years NHTSA has been active with such…