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Follow on Google News | Defensive medicine to prevent malpractice lawsuits | Donald Saelinger LawsuitMedicine to prevent malpractice lawsuits is costly to the American healthcare delivery system
By: /defensive-medicine-to-prevent-malpractice-lawsuit An American Medical Association 2008 survey found that 65% of physicians over the age of 55 have had at least once lawsuit in their career. This number is significantly higher for surgical sub specialties. Both the sides of the political aisle acknowledge that this is a problem that needs attention. Physicians and patients, particularly those patients who live in areas of the country where physician access is limited due to the negative lawsuit environment are pressing state and national politicians to enact tort reform legislation. As Pres. Obama pointed out last year, such legislation could come about when the Affordable Care Act is refined in the next 1 to 2 years. Sources: http://www.donaldsaelinger.com/ End
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