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Is the implication that another
veterinarian could have treated the dog and saved the dog's life? I can't answer that, Lia. Although the suit has been talked about (in part because of the owner's willingness to pursue the case whatever the cost), I haven't read details of the testimony. That hospital has been sued a lot. Is that the case of all of them .... and you just don't hear about it? |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." |
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"colinml" wrote in message
... "sighthounds etc." wrote in message ... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." Because their ability to be compensated isn't teaching anyone a lesson. Its making it more difficult for the uninsured to receive healthcare. I purposely left out "affordable" because IMO it hasn't been affordable for over a decade. I don't know what penalties are assessed against physicians or veterinarians who have a malpractice judgement against them. I'd think a 2 strikes & you lose your license to practice program would work to some good effect though. -- Tara |
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"colinml" wrote in message
... "sighthounds etc." wrote in message ... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." Because their ability to be compensated isn't teaching anyone a lesson. Its making it more difficult for the uninsured to receive healthcare. I purposely left out "affordable" because IMO it hasn't been affordable for over a decade. I don't know what penalties are assessed against physicians or veterinarians who have a malpractice judgement against them. I'd think a 2 strikes & you lose your license to practice program would work to some good effect though. -- Tara |
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"colinml" wrote in message
... "sighthounds etc." wrote in message ... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." Because their ability to be compensated isn't teaching anyone a lesson. Its making it more difficult for the uninsured to receive healthcare. I purposely left out "affordable" because IMO it hasn't been affordable for over a decade. I don't know what penalties are assessed against physicians or veterinarians who have a malpractice judgement against them. I'd think a 2 strikes & you lose your license to practice program would work to some good effect though. -- Tara |
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"colinml" wrote in message
... "sighthounds etc." wrote in message ... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." Because their ability to be compensated isn't teaching anyone a lesson. Its making it more difficult for the uninsured to receive healthcare. I purposely left out "affordable" because IMO it hasn't been affordable for over a decade. I don't know what penalties are assessed against physicians or veterinarians who have a malpractice judgement against them. I'd think a 2 strikes & you lose your license to practice program would work to some good effect though. -- Tara |
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So, you would advocate creating a new system using our existing system as
the measure, but at the same time you feel the existing system doesn't work? "Tee" wrote in message ... "colinml" wrote in message ... "sighthounds etc." wrote in message ... ... Mistakes are made in medicine, as in any other profession where human beings are involved, on a daily basis. Most are harmless. When people are injured due to medical professionals' negligence, they should be compensated. You might be surprised, however, at the volume of frivolous lawsuits. People seem to have the idea in this country that any time something bad happens to them, they should get money. Mustang Sally The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die each year as the result of medical mistakes. That's more than from highway accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. There are no laws requiring the reporting of medical mistakes. Why not put our energy into reducing the number of mistakes rather than in reducing people's ability to be compensated for these mistakes. And regarding "frivolous." Frivolous lawsuits don't get past summary judgment, hence, the name "frivolous." Because their ability to be compensated isn't teaching anyone a lesson. Its making it more difficult for the uninsured to receive healthcare. I purposely left out "affordable" because IMO it hasn't been affordable for over a decade. I don't know what penalties are assessed against physicians or veterinarians who have a malpractice judgement against them. I'd think a 2 strikes & you lose your license to practice program would work to some good effect though. -- Tara |
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