The medical tort system does not deter medical errors, compensates a small percentage of patients affected by negligent care, and is driving shortages in specialty care through rapidly rising insurance rates. New approaches, including an administrative system of health courts may address these issues and improve patient safety.
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Addressing the Problem of Medical Malpractice
January 1, 1997 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology synthesizes the findings and examines the implications of the Foundation's efforts associated with malpractice to help foster innovations in the way insurance issues are handled at the state level.