There is no doubt that in today's practice of emergency medicine it is imperative to be familiar with how the law relates to administrative and clinical practice. It is my pleasure to announce, as section editor, the new Legal Medicine section of the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. It is anticipated that the articles will cover a variety of areas and cases in the law. Some articles may f...

The first volume 011 Legal viewed in the I. M. G. for October lDO-'^Tr" second volume forms a worthy suppl'en.enl to thh svoric, and contains references to no 4,295 cases, the compilation and condensation'of which must have proved a most laborious taslc Hie book as now completed should prove of (J >' 1 greatest use for handy reference both by medical ! men and lawyers in India. ] t has altogeth...

Legal medicine often requires the provision of a report by the general practitioner. This may be either as the treating doctor or as the expert witness providing peer evaluation of a colleague, or to assess professional standards and/or delivery of health services. This article reviews the process and obligations attached to the provision of such a report.