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Clinical Orthopedics
Scientists at University of Missouri release new data on clinical orthopedics
March 7th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, "Medical malpractice law in the United States is derived from English common law, and was developed by rulings in various state courts. Medical malpractice lawsuits are a relatively common occurrence in the United States." "The legal system is designed to encourage extensive discovery and negotiations between adversarial parties with the goal of resolving the dispute without going to jury trial. The injured patient must show that the physician acted negligently in rendering care, and that such negligence resulted in injury. To do so, four legal elements must be...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-03-07)
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