Year: 2006
Resolution Number: 45
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Robert S. Levine, MD
Sponsor: Robert S. Levine, MD
On behalf of:
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to seek federallegislation that is identical to Michigan law that prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and physicians from being sued for adverse events allegedly caused by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications.RATIONALE: The Committee discussed the importance of protecting physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers from costly lawsuits that may ultimately lead to delays in getting needed medications to patients. The Committee amended the resolution to mirror Michigan law in order to assure that the statute was not weakened by efforts to enact legislation at the federal level.
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to seek federallegislation that is identical to Michigan law that prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and physicians from being sued for adverse events allegedly caused by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications.RATIONALE: The Committee discussed the importance of protecting physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers from costly lawsuits that may ultimately lead to delays in getting needed medications to patients. The Committee amended the resolution to mirror Michigan law in order to assure that the statute was not weakened by efforts to enact legislation at the federal level.
Fiscal Note: NULL
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