Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: ; Jury System Expensive, but Just
Charleston Gazette › January 09, 2004
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I am a physician who recently moved from West Virginia to Florida. I am still missing the wonderful people and great lifestyle in the Mountain State. Florida is crowded, hot and impersonal, but a great place for people to find work.
I witnessed firsthand the "malpractice crisis" in my home state. I saw premiums doubling and insurance companies leaving the state. But none of those factors had anything to do with my expatriation.See the full content of this document
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: ; Jury System Expensive, but Just
During my residence in West Virginia, I had the honor to treat many patients who were kind enough to allow me to be their personal physician. I did my best to earn their confidence; but I have to confess that despite my efforts, I was not always 100 percent correct.
Medicine is not an exact science. It relies on testing, verbal communication and balancing the risks and benefits of therapeutic interventions. ...See the full content of this document
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