The medical tort system does not deter medical errors, compensates a small percentage of patients affected by negligent care, and is driving shortages in specialty care through rapidly rising insurance rates. New approaches, including an administrative system of health courts may address these issues and improve patient safety.
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Medical Malpractice Myths Clarified at Meharry Session
June 28, 2011 | Story
Reforming medical malpractice rules in ways that will improve care means debunking misconceptions about costs and cases.
New Studies by RWJF Scholars Focus on Malpractice, Tort Reform, Error Disclosure Laws
September 15, 2010 | Story
Research published in a special issue of "Health Affairs" journal--and featured at a National Press Club event--estimates liability costs at 2.4 percent of overall health care total.
Could Health Courts Provide An Answer on Malpractice Reform?
October 23, 2009 | Story
Health courts concept draws continued national attention.
Recent Research About Nursing, November 2009
November 24, 2009 | Story
New studies examine the impact of lack of sleep on ICU nurses, and highlight the impact of nurse-devised solutions to the problem of medical errors.
Recent Research About Nursing, October 2009
October 29, 2009 | Story
New studies focus on whether pediatric nurses are willing to address the smoking habits of parents of their newborn patients, and on the causes of medical mistakes in hospital emergency rooms.