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Old February 25th 04, 05:36 AM
Chris
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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?



















  #22  
Old February 25th 04, 06:55 AM
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
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... 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."


  #23  
Old February 25th 04, 06:55 AM
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"sighthounds etc." wrote in message
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... 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."


  #24  
Old February 25th 04, 06:55 AM
colinml
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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."


  #25  
Old February 25th 04, 06:55 AM
colinml
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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."


  #26  
Old February 25th 04, 06:59 AM
Tee
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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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Old February 25th 04, 06:59 AM
Tee
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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



  #28  
Old February 25th 04, 06:59 AM
Tee
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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



  #29  
Old February 25th 04, 06:59 AM
Tee
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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



  #30  
Old February 25th 04, 07:11 AM
colinml
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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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