Most doctors live in fear of being sued for medical malpractice. Such claims are prevalent enough to explain the exorbitant malpractice insurance rates in many specialties. Malpractice claims bring the risk of a large judgment and a public trial. Even if a doctor’s insurance company settles the lawsuit, that does not remove the stigma of a litigated malpractice claim. Mediation offers a confidential forum to resolve malpractice claims. In addition to the benefit of confidentiality, … [Read more...]