Medical malpractice and the U.S. health care system

William M. Sage, Rogan Kersh

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Abstract

Medical malpractice lawsuits are common and controversial in the United States. Since early 2002, doctors’ insurance premiums for malpractice coverage have soared. As Congress and state governments debate laws intended to stabilize the cost of insurance, doctors continue to blame lawyers and lawyers continue to blame doctors and insurance companies. This book, which is the capstone of three years’ comprehensive research funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts, goes well beyond the conventional debate over tort reform and connects medical liability to broader trends and goals in American health policy. Contributions from leading figures in health law and policy marshal the best available information, present new empirical evidence, and offer cutting-edge analysis of potential reforms involving patient safety, liability insurance, and tort litigation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages393
Volume9780521849326
ISBN (Electronic)9780511617836
ISBN (Print)9780521849326
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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