Just over half of US physicians have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, and just over half of those doctors have been defendants multiple times. Plaintiffs most often seem to go after general surgeons, ob/gyns, and orthopedists. Around 31% of physicians pay $20,000 or more for annual malpractice premiums, and 41% of doctors said that the cost is not reasonable.
This infographic explores the frequency and insurance costs for doctors of malpractice litigation. To learn more, check out the Medscape Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023.
Medscape Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023
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Cite this: Infographic: The Frequency and Costs of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Medscape - Nov 03, 2023.
