Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation
Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Frivolous lawsuits have been cited as a major contributor to the high costs of the malpractice system in the United States. In this national study of 1452 closed claims, physician reviewers found no evidence of medical errors in 37 percent. Most claims, however, did not result in payment to the plaintiffs. Claims not associated with errors accounte...
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Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67962223
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67962223
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMsa054479
