Becker's Healthcare October 4, 2024
There are several proactive strategies physicians can take to safeguard from the rise in malpractice suits, Medical Economics reported Oct. 1.
In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high with 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more than half of those verdicts hitting $25 million.
Since plaintiff attorneys are usually compensated only if they win, filing a lawsuit typically indicates they believe the case is strong, Ari Gurian, founding partner of Gurian Law in Illinois, told Medical Economics.
Ms. Gurian said that common malpractice claims arising from misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, lack of informed consent and improper documentation.
Other sources, such as physician Danielle Kelvas, MD, told Medical Economics that spending...
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