Systematically Managing the Risks of Sports Concussions

Jul 27, 2012

By Patricia K. Buchanan, J.D., M.B.A. and Donald F. Austin, M.A.T., J.D. Patterson Buchanan Fobes Leitch & Kalzer, Inc. P.S.   In 2002, an athlete might have experienced a mild concussion in a game, and under National Federation of High School Activities Associations (NFHS) return-to-play guidelines, could return to the game 15 minutes later, so long as the player had been free of symptoms for 15 minutes. That was standard of care then but is now recognized by doctors trained in concussions
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