Five Myths of Medical Malpractice

被引：7
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作者：
Hyman, David A. [1 ,2 ]
Silver, Charles [3 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Illinois, Coll Med, Champaign, IL 61820 USA
[2] Univ Illinois, Coll Law, Champaign, IL 61820 USA
[3] Univ Texas Austin, Sch Law, Ctr Lawyers Civil Justice & Media, Austin, TX 78712 USA
来源：
CHEST | 2013年 / 143卷 / 01期
关键词：
TEXAS CLOSED CLAIMS; TORT REFORM; DEFENSIVE MEDICINE; IMPACT; INSURANCE; COSTS; LITIGATION; PHYSICIANS; PAYMENTS; LAW;
D O I：
10.1378/chest.12-1916
中图分类号：
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要：
We identify five myths of medical malpractice that have wide currency in medical circles. The myths are as follows: (1) Malpractice crises are caused by spikes in medical malpractice litigation (ie, sudden rises in payouts and claim frequency), (2) the tort system delivers "jackpot justice," (3) physicians are one malpractice verdict away from bankruptcy, (4) physicians move to states that adopt damages caps, and (5) tort reform will lower health-care spending dramatically. We test each assertion against the available empirical evidence on the subject and conclude by identifying various nonmythical problems with the medical malpractice system. CHEST 2013; 143(1):222-227
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页码：222 / 227
页数：6
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