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Medical malpractice tort reform.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21548497     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A tort is generally defined as a civil wrong which causes an injury, for which a victim may seek damages, typically in the form of money damages, against the alleged wrongdoer. An overview of the tort system is detailed, specifically in the context of a medical malpractice lawsuit, in order to provide a better understanding of the practical evolution of medical malpractice litigation and its proposed reforms. Rising premiums and defensive medicine are also discussed as part of the tort reform dialogue. Because medical malpractice litigation will never disappear entirely, implementing sound risk management and compliance programs are critical to every radiology department in order to improve the safety and quality of the care that its radiologists and technologists provide.
Authors:
David M Ottenwess; Meagan A Lamberti; Stephanie P Ottenwess; Adrienne D Dresevic
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology management     Volume:  33     ISSN:  0198-7097     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiol Manage     Publication Date:    2011 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8001971     Medline TA:  Radiol Manage     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  30-5; quiz 37-8     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
Ottenwess, Allman & Taweel, PLC., Detroit, USA. dottenwess@ottenwesslaw.com
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