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That's 1-1.5% cost for malpractice premiums and actual litigation. Now, let's discuss the cost of the defensive practice of medicine, estimated to run as much as $750 BILLION/year.
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Unless the ability to sue for malpractice was eliminated in its entirety (surely even you wouldn't want that?), do you think that doctors would stop ordering tests that could pinpoint the exact nature of an illness or condition?
If you (or a loved one) had a serious condition, would you prefer that the doctor perform the bare minimum (or even no) tests...in trying to figure out your condition?
I certainly wouldn't.
CNM