Author: creative@emmatang.com
February 12, 2026
A change in the law for reporting child abuse and neglect in New York State. A change in the law took effect late last year . Prior to the change, mandated reporters at schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, and other...
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Winter 2007
February 12, 2026
Differing state standards for involuntary commitment. A new movie, Michael Clayton, (which I liked) raised the issue of the differences among states in standards for involuntary psychiatric commitment. These standards are...
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Fall 2007
February 12, 2026
Is there a “Tarasoff” duty to protect in New York State? This is perhaps the most discussed issue at risk-management seminars I give. The short answer is a qualified “probably.” The long answer follows. The...
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Summer 2007
February 12, 2026
Falsification of treatment records; the professional price. A New York appellate court recently found “proportionate” the severe penalty imposed by a hearing panel of the medical licensing board on a physician who was...
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Spring 2007
February 12, 2026
Finally a real parity law in New York, at least for some patients. “Timothy’s Law” (S8482/A12080) was signed by Governor Pataki on December 22, 2006 as one of his last acts in office. The law is named after a boy who...