http://www.cortlandtforum.com/medicolegal/topic/489/ Articles tagged with Medicolegal from Cortlandt Forum Tort reform successful in keeping down high malpractice rates as some--believe it or not--actually drop. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/malpractice-premiums-stabilize/article/160413/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:56:54 GMT Some states require a qualified medical expert to sign off on a document attesting that there is merit to the plaintiff's claim. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/washington-state-supreme-court-overturns-certificate-of-merit-requirement/article/158055/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT State supreme courts in Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Maryland will determine whether to do away with caps on noneconomic damages. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/malpractice-caps-courts-will-decide-legitimacy/article/158054/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:31 GMT Internal medicine residents who report higher levels of fatigue and emotional distress also report higher levels of major medical errors. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/medical-errors-linked-to-fatigue-emotional-distress/article/158053/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:16 GMT After referring his patient to a dermatologist to have a mole looked at, the clinician considered the case resolved. Not so fast. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/melanoma-errors-lead-to-missed-diagnosed/article/158051/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:05 GMT Honesty really is the best policy, especially when it comes to taking responsibility and avoiding lawsuits. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/malpractice-lawsuits-drop-with-apologies-and-honesty/article/157657/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Should the shocking confession of a depressed patient become a discoverable part of the medical record? http://www.cortlandtforum.com/physician-ethics-an-all-too-common-dilemma/article/154938/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:30:00 GMT Negotiation is an acquired skill that you can practice and enhance. To get the most out of your next trip to the bargaining table, follow these four basic principles. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/successful-negotiation-in-four-easy-steps/article/146832/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:38:09 GMT Public Citizen found the number of payouts declined for the third straight year and account for a minuscule portion of health-care costs. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/malpractice-payouts-continue-to-fall/article/140282/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:23:47 GMT Although providers may strive to practice good medicine, uphold their personal limits, and offer the highest standard of care, many of will still be named in a malpractice suit. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/malpractice-are-you-really-protected/article/139934/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:17:29 GMT