Infographic: Why Malpractice Lawsuits Worry Doctors

Over 40% of physicians in a Medscape survey said they had been sued for alleged malpractice at least once. Annual malpractice premiums for most doctors cost more than $10,000, and around 1 in 3 court awards exceed $500,000. Improving doctor-patient communications and running lawsuits past a screening panel could help, physicians said.
This infographic shows some of the potential price tags of malpractice insurance and lawsuits, as well as a few approaches that physicians think could discourage more litigation. To learn more, check out the Rising Costs: Medscape Physicians & Malpractice Report 2024.
Rising Costs: Medscape Physicians & Malpractice Report 2024
 
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