Only 22 of the articles in a Georgetown scoping review defined health equity, a gap the lead author said could steer resources toward the most advantaged groups.
|Slideshows|April 22, 2020
8 tips for navigating a medical malpractice case
Author(s)Kayla Matthews, Logan Lutton
Malpractice suits are an unfortunate part of a physician’s career, so it’s imperative to know what to do.
Advertisement
Medical malpractice lawsuits are incredibly complex and can be a life-changing event for all involved.Emotions tend to run high with these sorts of situations, completely changing the way someone might react or make decisions. Therefore, it’s incredibly important for physicians to understand how malpractice suits work and what happens during the process.The following tips provide guidance on what to do - and not to do - when faced with a malpractice lawsuit.
Advertisement
Related to this article
The top news stories in medicine this week.
Indiana and Michigan are among the states that have released details about new rules for Medicaid coverage.
Almost 70% of consumers will abandon AI customer service after two failures, a recent survey found.
Physician noncompetes still hold in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending on Medical Economics
1
Why are claims being denied in 2026? 'Services not covered' now tops the list
2
What health care really costs in retirement
3
Private equity-acquired hospices had longer stays and higher Medicare spending, study finds
4
First look at APCM data: Growth, modest reach, physician turnover for Medicare’s primary care bundle
5