In the New Yorker

The New Yorker’s talented medicine correspondent, Atul Gawande, is said to have an article in the Nov. 14 of that magazine “about who pays the price when patients sue doctors”. It isn’t online, but the magazine’s website has posted an excellent Q & A with Gawande.

The New Yorker’s talented medicine correspondent, Atul Gawande, is said to have an article in the Nov. 14 of that magazine “about who pays the price when patients sue doctors”. It isn’t online, but the magazine’s website has posted an excellent Q & A with Gawande.

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  • Great link to a great article. I’ve generally tried to avoid handling malpractice cases, sticking with garden variety personal injury.
    I have looked at a couple of cases where the doctor had his license revoked, and taken on one of them.
    In general I think it’s a tough field for the plaintiff lawyer because it generally requires a big up front investment, and the odds are not good in most cases (because doctors the doctors are often right).

    Keep up the great posts! –Warren

  • What is this guy talking about that medical malpractice is 1% of a physician’s expenses? I would like the number to his insurer. This guy should go join the tort lawyers. He’s a phony!

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