Why aggrieved patients sue multiple defendants.
Changes in the legal doctrines surrounding malpractice suits have brought about changes in the hospital's position in such cases. The hospital, because of its greater ability to pay higher damage awards, has often become a more attractive defendant than individual physicians. Defensive tactics used by physicians and hospitals to avoid bearing losses alone have caused an unfortunate increase in tension between the two groups.
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