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An overview of medical malpractice litigation and the perceived crisis
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CLIN ORTHOP RELAT RES , 2005, n° 433, p. 8-14 Doc n°: 120862 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DA1 - ETUDES - GENERALITES - APPAREIL LOCOMOTEUR In this overview of medical malpractice litigation in the United States, practical and philosophic aspects of the so-called malpractice litigation crisis are addressed. After reviewing the historical, legal rationale for compensating victims of negligent conduct by others, attention is focused on the plight of physicians who are charged with medical negligence and the oppressive insurance premiums that impose a heavy burden on all health care providers, particularly those in the surgical fields. A variety of political solutions advanced to "correct" the problem is reviewed. Langue : ANGLAIS |
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