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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. In law, malpractice is a type of negligence in which the misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance of a professional, under a duty to act, fails to follow generally accepted professional standards, and that breach of duty is the proximate cause of injury to a plaintiff who suffers damages. It is committed by a professional or her/his subordinates or agents on behalf of a client or patient that causes damages to the client or patient. Perhaps the most publicized forms are medical malpractice and legal malpractice by medical practitioners and lawyers respectively, though malpractice suits against accountants (Arthur Andersen) and investment advisors (Merrill Lynch) have featured in the news more recently. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  lawyersandsettlements.com 143px x 200px | 24.00kB [source page] VA Medical Malpractice Infection Ignored Palm Beach FL Some hospital administrators argue that complete disclosure reduces medical malpractice litigation but when it comes to many VA Medical Malpractice incidents secrecy  web.reed.edu 134px x 390px | 25.90kB [source page] Tempest in a teapot In evaluating the medical malpractice system from the point of view of enhancing consumer welfare it is important to keep in mind the  hurtbyadoctor.com 130px x 522px | 48.90kB [source page] Gastric Bypass Surgery News HurtbyaDoctor com | Experienced Gastric Bypass Malpractice Trial Lawyers Knowledge is power From Yahoo Image Search: "malpractice"  nymedicalmalpracticeblog.com Gerry Oginski Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:58:00 GM This blog is a guide for victims of medical . malpractice. and accidents in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk, by providing information they need to know before ever walking into a lawyer's office. ...  justicenewsflash.com Nicole Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:42:13 GM Legal news for Florida medical . malpractice. attorneys. Family files lawsuit against plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist over the death of a teen. Florida.  oginski-law.com (Blog Author)19025 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GM While in Hartford, he rose to become a national expert on the impact of medical . malpractice. litigation on physicians' insurance costs and on the costs of health care generally. In recent interviews, he has maintained that the U.S. has ... From Google Blog Search: "malpractice"  news.google.com Concord Monitor Who knows what other programs and jobs will be targeted for elimination if the state loses the malpractice fund lawsuit? There has to be a limit on how much ... and more » news.google.com Huffington Post (blog) Republicans seek to limit medical malpractice lawsuits. The AMA claims that million-dollar jury awards increase the cost of health care. ... news.google.com The Associated Press Conservatives and business charge that costs are driven up by malpractice suits that force doctors to practice defensive medicine by ordering too many tests ... and more » From Google News Search: "malpractice" What is malpractice insurance and what are the rates? Q. I'm going to be a freshman next year and in 11th grade i want to join HOSA (health occupation students of america) its basically a club for people that want to be in the medical field. The broture said that i need malpractice insurance. I just wanted to know what that was and how much the rates were? Asked by Sophie - Sat Aug 25 16:39:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Not sure about the rates. Here is a case though. Answered by shawn A - Tue Aug 28 06:12:21 2007 Malpractice insurance- How do I get appointed to sell it? Q. I live in the state of California I have life and health license. I have a few Dr friends who spend alot of $ on malpractice insurance. So I figure I get appointed and sell it to them. Does any one know which licenses are needed 2 sell it or recommend a brokerage that I can contact 2 get appointed. Asked by Russell R - Wed Jul 26 01:46:12 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You need a property/casualty license to sell malpractice - it's a casualty line of business. You just need to find an agency that specializes in that line, and go work for them! Most agencies would be happy to hire you on a straight commission basis. Answered by mbrcatz - Wed Jul 26 08:40:48 2006 Some estimates are that malpractice costs are between 5-9% of the entire costs of health care?
Q. Some estimates are that malpractice costs are between 5-9% of the entire costs of health care, though these numbers have been questioned by the Congressional Budget Office. There has been some political movements to control these costs by implementing tort reform that would limit malpractice "pain and suffering" to $250,000. Would you support such and effort? Asked by Kristina R - Sat Sep 26 13:08:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I think there should be a cap on how much lawyers can make from a malpractice suit. John Edwards has made millions suing doctors. Malpractice costs much more than 10% since we end up getting dozens of tests just to cover the chance that it is something other that what is completely obvious. I had a sinus problem and my treatment was delayed for months to try to avoid surgery. There is a spiral for malpractice suits. The doctors pay a huge amount for the insurance and then the suits go after the doctor to be punitive, not to fairly compensate the patients for their suffering. This makes it very attractive for a patient to sue even if their case is without merit. Many lawyers will start a case in the hope of settling out of court… [cont.] Answered by unknown - Sat Sep 26 13:16:56 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "malpractice" |
