Medical Malpractice Study Reveals that Pathologists Are at Greater Risk than Other Specialists for Claims and Lawsuits

Aug 22, 2012 | Compliance, Legal, and Malpractice, Laboratory News, Laboratory Pathology

Study shows pathologists are at greater risk for malpractice lawsuits than other physician specialties It is estimated that pathologists and other healthcare providers paid nearly $31 billion in malpractice insurance in 2011, according to a recently-published study. Researchers also determined that pathologists are at greater risk of malpractice claims than most other medical specialties and are more likely to have unfavorable outcomes when those claims are litigated. Study Compares...
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