An Article Stated That Last Year 807 People Taking a Certain

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Essay

An article stated that last year 807 people taking a certain medication suffered from serious side effects while
this year, after the medication had been modified, only 391 suffered serious side effects. What information is
missing? Why would it be important to include this information?

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Definitions:

Negligent Credentialing

Occurs if a hospital has retained a physician that the governing body of the hospital knew or should have known was incompetent.

Actual Privity

A real or direct relationship between parties, especially in contracts, where both are expressly named and involved.

Fraudulent Financial Statement

Financial reports intentionally manipulated or altered to misrepresent a company's financial position, often to deceive stakeholders or regulatory bodies.

Doctor-Patient Privilege

A legal principle that protects the confidentiality of communication between doctors and their patients.