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Peer reviewedMitten, Matthew J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1996
Because team physicians generally establish athletes' medical eligibility requirements, they must understand the legal implications of recommending against sports participation. The paper presents recent court cases reflecting a split decision regarding the legality of excluding athletes whose conditions, in the physicians' opinions, expose them…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Disabilities, Disqualification
