A no-fault model of malpractice could more consistently compensate victims of avoidable mishaps and more effectively reduce error and incompetence
Although it makes the most sense, it is unlikely to happen here. As the article states: “Americans are used to blaming someone – in this case, doctors – when something goes wrong.”
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