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The decision to purchase a laser and implement a laser program in your office or hospital requires sound thinking, decision making, and planning. Providing laser treatments to patients carries with it a commitment to quality care as well as concern for safety of both patients and personnel. This chapter will outline the decisions administrators or managers must make prior to purchasing a laser; legal issues and malpractice implications associated with use of the laser; policies and procedures needed to guide the use of lasers; and education and training of physicians and personnel who use or work with the laser.
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Kneedler, J.A., Pfister, J.I. (1987). Administrative Responsibilities of Laser Surgery: Financial and Legal Aspects. In: Apfelberg, D.B. (eds) Evaluation and Installation of Surgical Laser Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4648-0_2
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