Defensive Medicine and Medical Malpractice.

Discusses the extent to which malpractice insurance premiums and "defensive medicine" practices prompted by fear of malpractice suits have contributed to the rise in national health expenditures. Examines changes in malpractice insurance contracts, and alternative claims resolution methods...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1984.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Health facilities. Actions and defenses. Medical economics. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book