Do Pediatricians Face A Malpractice Crisis?
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“Malpractice is a serious issue. Some will read the results of this analysis and draw comfort; others will view the same data with alarm and surprise. Regardless of how one interprets these findings, they are important in truly informing the debate with generalizable facts,” the study concluded.
Dr. Carroll and co-author Jennifer Buddenbaum, MHA are with Children’s Health Services Research in the IU School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics.
Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Indiana University.