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The Top Ten Reasons – Physicians are Sued for Medical Malpractice
While a majority of medical malpractice claims against physicians involve an adverse outcome, or the patient’s perception of one, a small but growing percentage of patient injuries are the result of medical negligence or physician incompetence. Adverse outcomes can occur … Continue reading →
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