New Study Sheds Light on Medical Malpractice Claims and State Apology Laws

A new study released by Vanderbilt University demonstrates that, contrary to popular belief, most medical malpractice lawsuits are not filed due to anger over a surgeon failing to apologize for a mistake. Specifically, the study looked at “apology laws” in 32 states, which allow physicians to express sympathy to patients and families without that apology … Continued

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Studies Show Alarming Rise in Cancer Rates in Rural Coal Mining Areas

According to a recent study featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Owsley County, Kentucky had one of the highest percentage increases of cancer mortality per capita in the U.S. since 1980. Specifically, deaths increased by close to 50% there.   Additional research has supported the contention that, while the incidence of cancer … Continued

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