Mediation sans litigation in malpractice.
Malpractice litigation is felt to provide a standard for practice. It can be costly both in terms of settlement awards and detrimental impact on the physician. Mediation offers opportunities to bypass that stringent legal process yet allows a resolution of disputes and allows proper redress of grievances. This article reviews the various factors that prevent its widespread application.
University of Washington School of Medicine, 9119 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle, WA 98136, USA.
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