Medical Malpractice

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at the global problem of medical malpractice and examines the issues and objectives concerning the development and enforcement of policies that would limit malpractice awards. The paper also recommends a set of objectives, options and actions that nurses and others can actively take to reduce their risk.

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Abstracts
Caps on Medical Malpractice Awards
Background
Issue Statement
Stakeholders
Policy Objectives
Policy Alternatives
Summary -- Recommended Policy

From the Paper:

"That malpractice is an industry cannot be denied. Attorneys, professional lobbying agents and agencies wine and dine politicians for their cause. The media follows every move. People are employed and significant money flows through the economy all due to the increase in malpractice suits and the amount of awards. There are a number of factions that comprise the growth of the malpractice industry and have significantly affected its development including social, economic, ethical, political and legal factors."

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