Waiting is the Hardest Part: Despite Physician's 'Obstructive' Behavior and Refusal to Cooperate, Hearing Officer Lacks Authority to Terminate Peer Review Hearing

Shirley P. Morrigan and Nathaniel M. Lacktman analyze the recent California Supreme Court decision in Mileikowsky v. West Hills Hospital & Medical Center and offer advice for medical staff peer review bodies in light of the ruling.

Reprinted with permission from the California Society of Health Law Attorneys. Article first appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of California Health Law News.