Medical Malpractice: A Comprehensive Analysis by Vasanthaku N. Bhat (English) Ha

Description: Medical Malpractice by Vasanthaku N. Bhat An examination of US medical malpractice issues using statistical analysis. It introduces various tort reforms that have been proposed or implemented by some states, and analyzes the impact of these reforms on medical malpractice payment rates, claim payments and malpractice insurance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The healthcare delivery system in the United States is inundated with medical malpractice and liability issues, and there is no consensus about causes or solutions. Both physicians and an alliance of lawyers and consumer groups agree that there is a crisis, but physicians claim that the current medical malpractice system inheres in too many lawsuits while the lawyers argue that the current level of litigation is insufficient. Multivariate statistical methods are used in this much needed effort to investigate the effects of medical malpractice on various aspects of health care.After introducing the various tort reforms that have been proposed and implemented by some states, the author analyzes the impact of these reforms on medical malpractice payment rates, claim payments, malpractice insurance, and in dental malpractice. The impact of malpractice liability on costs, licensure, disciplinary action, the supply of physicians, and the practice of defensive medicine are also covered. This is an essential guide for students in law, medicine, and health administration, as well as anyone who wants to research these issues for public policy. Author Biography VASANTHAKUMAR N. BHAT is Associate Professor of Management and Management Science and Program Coordinator for the Health Systems Management program at the Lubin School of Business, Pace University. He is the author of two other books published by Greenwood Publishing Group: Total Quality Environmental Management: An ISO 14000 Approach (Quorum Books, 1998) and The Green Corporation: The Next Competitive Advantage (Quorum Books, 1996). Table of Contents PrefaceOpening StatementMalpractice ClaimsSeverity of Medical Malpractice ClaimsMalpractice PremiumsDental MalpracticePolitics of MalpracticeMalpractice and the Supply of PhysiciansMalpractice and Defensive MedicineMalpractice and Health Care CostsClosing StatementAppendix IAppendix IIBibliographyIndex Review ?[a] serious reader on the topic of medical malpractice would find a lot of valuable information that has been summarized, analyzed, and presented in considerable statistical detail. Students in law, medicine, and health administration would also find it useful.?-The Journal of Risk and Insurance"Ýa¨ serious reader on the topic of medical malpractice would find a lot of valuable information that has been summarized, analyzed, and presented in considerable statistical detail. Students in law, medicine, and health administration would also find it useful."-The Journal of Risk and Insurance"[a] serious reader on the topic of medical malpractice would find a lot of valuable information that has been summarized, analyzed, and presented in considerable statistical detail. Students in law, medicine, and health administration would also find it useful."-The Journal of Risk and Insurance Long Description The healthcare delivery system in the United States is inundated with medical malpractice and liability issues, and there is no consensus about causes or solutions. Both physicians and an alliance of lawyers and consumer groups agree that there is a crisis, but physicians claim that the current medical malpractice system inheres in too many lawsuits while the lawyers argue that the current level of litigation is insufficient. Multivariate statistical methods are used in this much needed effort to investigate the effects of medical malpractice on various aspects of health care. After introducing the various tort reforms that have been proposed and implemented by some states, the author analyzes the impact of these reforms on medical malpractice payment rates, claim payments, malpractice insurance, and in dental malpractice. The impact of malpractice liability on costs, licensure, disciplinary action, the supply of physicians, and the practice of defensive medicine are also covered. This is an essential guide for students in law, medicine, and health administration, as well as anyone who wants to research these issues for public policy. Review Quote "[a] serious reader on the topic of medical malpractice would find a lot of valuable information that has been summarized, analyzed, and presented in considerable statistical detail. Students in law, medicine, and health administration would also find it useful."- The Journal of Risk and Insurance Details ISBN0865692793 Short Title MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Language English ISBN-10 0865692793 ISBN-13 9780865692794 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-09-30 Subtitle A Comprehensive Analysis Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Westport Pages 296 Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780865692794 UK Release Date 2001-09-30 AU Release Date 2001-09-30 NZ Release Date 2001-09-30 US Release Date 2001-09-30 Author Vasanthaku N. Bhat Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc DEWEY 344.730411 Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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