Medical Malpractice Payout Redistribution: Expert Insight
A recent bill passed in the US House of Representatives proposes a number of changes to malpractice liability rules, including a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages.
A recent bill passed in the US House of Representatives proposes a number of changes to malpractice liability rules, including a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages.
One physician shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence when prescribing opioids to patients.
Aetna will have access to data on pharmaceutical usage patterns that will give the company the opportunity to figure out who is willing to pay more for healthcare. What does this mean for patients?
One physician shares his thoughts on whether wearable fitness technology is benefiting our health.
One physician shares his thoughts on how conscious and unconscious thinking can help making difficult medical decisions.
One physician shares his opinion on the trouble with overdiagnosis in medicine and how to consider the ethical implications of addressing overdiagnosis.
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