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some physicians are either limiting their practice or leaving the field entirely. Since the U.S. is already experiencing a shortag...
This research paper discusses issues relevant to medical malpractice tort reform. The statutes of Oregon and Virginia are describe...
In a paper of four pages, the author reflects on the use of the peer review system for physicians in situations of potential medic...
the legal process. They provide a vitally necessary mechanism by which individuals can hold governmental institutions responsible ...
collaborating physicians name. Authority to prescribe controlled substances includes Schedule II-V as outlined in the prescribers ...
for a defined period of time" (Morgan, 2006). The 7 year time period applies when a case could not be discovered because of fraud ...
managed care, hospitals have found that there is a higher margin of profit in specialized services, such as cardiology, pediatrics...
This research paper describes a malpractice suit, focusing on issues pertaining to the statute of limitations. Four pages in lengt...
However, this feeble attempt at legal protection goes directly against another California law - termed a crime of sexual exploitat...
was initiated, however, the Sabias settled with Humes for $1.35 million, before then moving on to try to get what they could from ...
significant (Albert, 2004). As indicated by the position of the ATLA (1994), "defensive medicine" refers to tests or procedures th...
responsible body of medical men skilled in that particular art" (Lexis, 2005). This test is referred to as the Bolam test ...
only non-identifying information about the other person, such as physical descriptions, age, basic medical data, hobbies, and such...
used quite frequently by supporters of caps are that todays medical liability has meant skyrocketing rates for medical malpractice...
hopefully - ultimately - reduce malpractice premiums. In its most basic form, the medical malpractice liability system has ...
states that "nearly 100,000 people [are] dying yearly because of preventable errors," and suggests that if the medical world would...
While some might consider this a step in the right direction, trial lawyers and victims of medical abuses do not agree. The Associ...
add more subheadings. Introduction The cost of medical malpractice insurance continues to be a nationwide issue of concern for h...
the rising health care costs for all Americans. Presently, individual health insurance is prohibitively expensive for many familie...
one and it is Negligent mal practice. In this form of malpractice there is considered to be no criminal intent or dishonest behavi...
items accounted for 8 percent of successful medical negligence claims, and failed or delayed diagnosis accounted for another 7 per...
himself to be placed in charge of Thompsons case, he assumed the responsibility of having all adequate medical knowledge to pursue...
incidence of post-surgical infection (Weir, 2004). It therefore stands to reason that including cameras in the operating room wou...
In twenty five pages the primary malpractice reform aspects are considered and the question of whether these policies produce bene...
In ten pages this paper discuses medical malpractice insurance and its contemporary necessity. Six sources are cited in the bibli...
all across the country. Lisa had gone to see Dr. Geffner for treatment of a simple skin rash, but while waiting in his outer offi...
200 percent of the compensatory damages awarded" (Bamonte PG). Currently juries have plenty of room to award large damage claims ...
her home, she must first be established as a reliable witness since she was not present at any of the events but is merely relayin...
the implications and recourse citizens have in regard to torts. What determines whether or not an individual seeks tort action an...
pilot study was performed first, in which the research tested the methodology. This also involved developing an interview schedule...