Medical Malpractice

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Actions and defenses.

Judgments.

Liability insurance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1997

Summary:

Provides background information on and analysis of medical malpractice claims. Discusses malpractice insurance and major issues, including "defensive medicine" techniques and the effectiveness of the tort system. Reviews current reform efforts addressing malpractice concerns such as tort reforms and medical practice guidelines. Examines alternative approaches, legislation, and measures considered in the 104th Congress

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Medical Malpractice

Publisher Number:

CRS-1997-EPW-0076

Access Restriction:

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