New malpractice idea in health care debate

Discussion in 'World Events' started by NewsBot, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. NewsBot

    NewsBot Guest

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's willingness to consider alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits is providing a boost for taking such cases out of the courtroom and letting experts, not juries, decide their merits. The idea of appointing neutral experts to sift malpractice facts from allegations appeals to conservatives in both political parties, who are looking to address medical liability as part of health care overhaul legislation. Trial lawyers remain steadfastly opp...

    By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR

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  2. eddo

    eddo I don't like you.

    Trial lawyers opposed to it??


    Then I'm all for it!!! lol

    This is a good step, IMO. Ignorant juries have no business deciding malpractice cases where the prosecution will just tug at their heartstrings...
     
  3. ImWithStupid

    ImWithStupid New Member

  4. Ali

    Ali Eschew obfuscation

    Agreed, eddo. Agreed.
     

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