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Arbitration graft pits doctors against patients in malpractice drift
A San Francisco report surveys medical arbitration agreements used by about 80 doctors who insure themselves and require patients to sign arbitration waivers. It notes outcomes from cases including a sterilization leading to pregnancy, awards as low as 70 dollars and as high as 140,600 dollars, and debates on the system’s fairness and impact on patient rights.
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