The Effects of Malpractice Pressure and Liability Reforms on Physicians' Perceptions of Medical Care

Download or read book The Effects of Malpractice Pressure and Liability Reforms on Physicians' Perceptions of Medical Care written by Daniel P. Kessler and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: present four findings. First, physicians from states enacting liability reforms that directly reduce malpractice pressure experience lower growth over time in malpractice claims rates and in real malpractice insurance premiums. Second, physicians from reforming states report significant relative declines in the perceived impact of malpractice pressure on practice patterns. Third, individual physicians' personal experiences with the malpractice system are a key determinants of the perceived importance