Do you know of any reasonably credible sources that list the premiums and deductibles that hospitals/doctors (of any kind, but largely medical surgeons for intensive-care/emergency/surgical hospitals) pay for medical malpractice insurance? I'm researching figures for a malpractice reform idea. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

I just had a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE experience with a doctor. This is the reason most people do NOT go to doctors. It kinda makes me not want to go to a doctor. Let me give you the whole story so you can assess the situation, get really mad, and provide me with constructive advice. If you don't feel like reading it all, scroll to the bottom and tell me what I should do if I am unsatisfied with the quality of care from a doctor. [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Apr 15, 2008 - 41 answers

Please help a friend's family with sudden health care issues [more inside]
posted by MarkLark on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Meeting a lawyer to discuss a possible malpractice lawsuit- what questions should I ask? [more inside]
posted by rryan on Nov 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Mom had double knee replacement. Doctor admitted doing one wrong. Her leg is now crooked. Options? [more inside]
posted by rryan on Oct 25, 2007 - 6 answers

What shall I do to bring my dentist to a small court for his negligence, and for how much? [more inside]
posted by dy on Jun 21, 2007 - 17 answers

Best Medical Malpractice lawyer in Princeton, New Jersey? [more inside]
posted by LavishingUndertone on Apr 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Dentist yanked grandma's ten remaining teeth; a few days later, massive heart attack. Connected? Inappropriate? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Apr 16, 2007 - 18 answers

I suffer from a disability unrecognized in this jurisdiction, and in most places. I now find out that several doctors missed something important, I think, and I feel very let down and not sure what to do or who I could possibly trust to help me in an objective sense. [more inside]
posted by Listener on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

Medical malpractice suits: What actually happens to an MD when they're sued? In terms of disciplinary actions against the MD, is there a difference between being found liable in civil court versus a settlement? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jan 19, 2007 - 15 answers

A friend of mine underwent counseling at a trauma center. After the first several sessions, today his therapist had a supervisor come in, sat him down, and after 45 minutes of excruciating back and forth, essentially told him that because of what he did for a living, he could no longer attend therapy there. [more inside]
posted by chichimimizu on Nov 27, 2006 - 30 answers

Can anyone recommend a medical malpractice attorney in NYC?
posted by Gamblor on Sep 5, 2006 - 6 answers

For the lawyers out there: if a family physician has never performed (or offered to perform) a yearly rectal exam on a 50+ year old, are there possible grounds for malpractice if the patients develops rectal cancer 10-15 years on? Does the fact that the patient is part of a population that has an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer matter? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Jan 5, 2006 - 14 answers

Can anyone help me find out about my New York City based doctor's professional history in greater depth? [more inside]
posted by nickyskye on Jul 15, 2005 - 12 answers

Is there somewhere online--maybe a government site--where you can check the credentials of U.S. doctors? (As in, have they been sued 20 times for malpractice, where did they go to med school, etc.) When I search for something like that, I get spambot hell and/or paid services. I need to go to a specialist and don't have the luxury of knowing enough people here to get a recommendation.
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Nov 19, 2004 - 12 answers

This election year, four states have medical malpractice award limits on the ballot. Since I know there are doctors (and lawyers) on mefi, I was wondering if any of them know of any other solutions to the issue of "frivolous lawsuits" driving up insurance costs (more inside). Note: not looking for a debate on the ballot measures in question, just looking for alternative solutions. [more inside]
posted by pikachulolita on Oct 6, 2004 - 19 answers