Medical Malpractice

by Frank A. Sloan and Lindsey M. Chepke

Book Overview

A comprehensive analysis of medical malpractice from legal, medical, economic, and insurance perspectives that considers why past efforts at reform have not worked and offers recommendations for realistic, achievable policy changes. Most experts would agree that the current medical malpractice system in the United States does not work effectively either to compensate victims fairly or prevent injuries caused by medical errors. Policy responses to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262195720
• ISBN13: 9780262195720
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher