And if it is correct that 70% of the neurosurgeons get sued once a year, then you have a BIG problem! What about recruitment? What about the costs for protecting themselves against frivolous suits? What about costs for unnecessary procedures - and no procedure is totally without risk!
I’ve know this has been a problem ever since I visited the US the first time. While riding the subway in NY I remember reading one of the ads: “Have you been to see your doctor recently. Contact us - we may help you to sue. Schyster & Schyster”.
I thought it was a joke. It wasn’t.
Here’s what gives me pause about that scenario. A lawyer has to invest a significant amount of his own money in a medmal. Probably $60,000 on the low side, to God knows what on the up side. He has to invest a heck of a lot of his time. These cases can take years.
Now, assuming that some lawyers do file frivolous lawsuits, this ain’t the place they are going to file them. Too much investment. If you think it is hard to find an ob/gyn, try to find a lawyer who will actually take a medical malpractice case. The truth is, most malpractice goes un-sued, by far.
parsy, who sayeth the truth shall set thee free!