Medical professional liability and health care system reform.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2010.03.028.
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Abstract
Few issues elicit more emotion from physicians than medical malpractice. The very word "malpractice" implies guilt and immediately places the involved physician on the defensive. Defensive medicine adds 5% to 9% to the cost of medical care. Numerous solutions have been proposed, but special interests have blocked the implementation of these solutions in most states. Tort reform is necessary to control the escalation of medical costs.
Medical subject headings
- Health Care Costs
- Health Care Reform
- Liability, Legal
- Malpractice