Venting on malpractice. “Many doctors consider ‘offer of settlement’ a euphemism for ‘offer of extortion.’ It should be eliminated.
The public is generally unaware of these methods, yet ultimately pays the price because to ward off frivolous lawsuits, doctors are forced to order many tests and consultations to prevent allegations of neglect.
This is why a visit to the doctor for a simple headache can end up costing thousands of dollars for CAT scans, X-rays and much more.”
