Glossary of Medical Malpractice Law Terms “T”
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
T
Tasmar: A drug used to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease. There have been reports of fatal liver injury associated with use of Tasmar.
Terminal Illness: A medical condition which is expected to result in a person’s death within six (6) months; no recovery expected.
Thalidomide: A medicine that was used as a sleep aid and for treatment of morning sickness during pregnancy. It was later discovered that thalidomide causes birth defects and fetal death.
Thimerosal: A preservative that was used in many vaccines. It is suspected that an ingredient in Thimerosal may cause mercury poisoining.
Tort: A civil wrong, giving rise to a cause of action, independent of contract.
Transcript: The official verbatim record of court proceedings.
Trial: A formal presentation of facts to a court or jury in order to reach a legal resolution.
