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Scared silent: the clash between malpractice lawsuits & expert testimony. (Health Law)

Authors :
Glabman, Maureen
Source :
Physician Executive. July-August, 2003, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p42, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

As the Bush administration pushes Congress to place a $250,000 cap on pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice lawsuits, other moves quietly afoot by state medical boards, state medical associations and specialty societies may reduce liability insurance premiums by limiting the number of suits.<br />Florida neurosurgeon Gary Lustgarten is a former college wrestler in a fight for his professional life. And the outcome of his battle could affect every practicing U.S. physician, directly or [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08982759
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Physician Executive
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.105542617