In Malpractice Debate, Perception Counts

Politically, addressing malpractice could get an obstacle to reform out of the way—-both from doctors who are truly convinced malpractice is really The Big Problem With the System, as well as from anti-reform forces who would rather inflate the malpractice issue than look at all the things wrong with the status quo. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Health
Topics: Health Care
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jul 6, 2009 - 7:00 AM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Jul 6, 2009 - 7:00 AM PDT

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Jul. 6, 2009

Argues malpractice reform is a cornerstone of overhauling the health care system. Good reasoning, good data. Helpfully distills rhetoric about malpractice.

Right now, we aren’t systematically addressing the root causes of errors, nor are we necessarily compensating those that have been worst hurt. According to Brandeis ... More »

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Joey Baker
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by Joey Baker - Jul. 14, 2009

Nice overview, non-partisan. Comments are also good info.

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Kristin Gorski
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by Kristin Gorski - Jul. 6, 2009

Thoughtfully written. Authoritative. Abundant outbound links to multiple sources provide alternative viewpoints and primary sources to support it. Removes the hype and hysteria often surrounding the medical malpractice reform debate and frames the issue in a useful, understandable way.

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