Medical malpractice

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sloan, Frank A.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Chepke, Lindsey M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2008.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Why the crisis in medical malpractice?
  • An increased threat of lawsuits and higher premiums : the consequences
  • Governments' responses to medical malpractice crises--and their effects
  • Ceilings on nonmonetary and total losses
  • Compensating plaintiffs' attorneys
  • Juries and health courts
  • Patient safety and medical malpractice
  • Medical malpractice insurance and insurance regulation
  • Reinsurance
  • No-fault for medical injuries
  • Reforms : what can be done.