Comparison of German and United States malpractice systems.
Germany has successfully contained overall health-care costs while providing virtually universal access to high quality services. The country's medical and legal systems create a climate characterized by less pressure for malpractice litigation and greater efficiency of resolution. This analysis reviews characteristics that may be useful in reducing the $20 billion annual costs associated with medical malpractice in the United States. Some features of the German model may be unattractive. Further investigation appears warranted.
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D003363:Cost Control; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005858:Germany; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States