Dispelling Malpractice Myths

William R. Brody, president of Johns Hopkins University weighs in and provides myths and facts on medical malpractice. A good read as we all need to be versed in this subject. Now is the time for this debate, before we attempt to overhaul the medical system.//JW sends.

News reports of recent efforts to reduce malpractice insurance costs have missed what is needed: genuine reform of the medical justice system. A good way to start is by jettisoning some commonly held misperceptions about the current malpractice system. Call them the "Myths of Malpractice."