Over 40% of physicians in a Medscape survey said they had been sued for alleged malpractice at least once. Annual malpractice premiums for most doctors cost more than $10,000, and around 1 in 3 court awards exceed $500,000. Physicians said improving doctor-patient communications and running lawsuits past a screening panel could help. This infographic shows...
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Infographic: The Frequency and Costs of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Jon McKenna DISCLOSURES Just over half of US physicians have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, and just over half of those doctors have been defendants multiple times. Plaintiffs most often seem to go after general surgeons, ob/gyns, and orthopedists. Around 31% of physicians pay $20,000 or more for annual malpractice premiums, and 41%...