Pharmacy Practice and Tort Law

The only comprehensive tort law book featuring real-life federal cases for the practicing pharmacist As tort law and tort liability cases, both civil and administrative, continue to increase in the pharmacy practice, now more than ever, it is imperative for students and practitioners to understand the civil liability a pharmacist may face. Between intentional torts, negligence, vicarious liability, defamation, invasion of privacy, and more, practitioners and practitioners-to-be need to grasp the intricacies of the law in this landscape of increased litigation. Pharmacy Practice and Tort Law introduces students not only to the civil action cases related to pharmacy practice, but also provides explanation on how tort rules apply to the facts of a given case. Each type of civil action is described in detail, outlining the elements that must be proven for successful litigation, followed by detailed explanation of actual federal cases and their outcomes, illustrating how a case can be successful or unsuccessful.

About the Author

Fred G. Weissman, PharmD, JD , Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Student/Faculty Affairs and Admissions, USC School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA.

James Pinder, JD, MBA , Assistant Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda, CA.

Mark Burns, JD resides in Beverly Hills, CA.