…are out with a new study saying that medical malpractice payouts in Texas didn’t increase sharply between 1990 and 2002, hence no “crisis”, hence no case for damage limitations, etc., etc. (study; Reuters; N.Y.Times op-ed). Ted has some questions for the authors, though, at Point of Law. They seem like pretty good questions, too.

Other medico-legal topics covered recently at our sister website: the federal Health and Human Services department introduces an “early offers” pilot program; nurse-midwives call for reform; more criticism of New York Times coverage; and who gave the 66 cents?

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