Medical Malpractice

Excerpt

In the United States, a patient may allege medical malpractice against a clinician, typically defined by the failure to provide the degree of care another clinician in the same position with the same credentials would have performed, resulting in injury to the patient. Even with substantial tort reform surrounding the topic of medical practice, the AMA states that 1 in 3 clinicians are sued at least once throughout their career, with some surgical specialties having an even greater chance of being sued. In malpractice litigation, winning means getting out as early as possible with no liability judgment against you. Despite 8/10 cases that go to trial for medical malpractice, the physicians ultimately prevail, the clinicians still pays a heavy price since preparing for trial requires substantial time, money, and resources. Due to many clinicians not feeling comfortable openly discussing the topics of medical malpractice, many fallacies exist. This topic further explores some of the topics surrounding medical malpractice.