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.
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University of Washington School of Medicine, 9119 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle, WA 98136, USA.
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