title: Surgery and malpractice.
abstract: The malpractice problem affects medical practice throughout this country. The problem may be partially alleviated by physicians devoting more time and effort to health care delivery, medical education, research, and medical administration. This paper discusses the history of the present malpractice problem, analyzes its causes, and offers solutions.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D009518:New York; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative