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A look at Florida's malpractice crisis.

F C Coleman

    Pathologist
    |July 9, 1985
    PubMed
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    Florida physicians sought tort reform to address malpractice issues. Despite a large voter petition, a proposed constitutional amendment was removed from the ballot by the Florida Supreme Court.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Law
    • Public Health Policy
    • Healthcare Administration

    Background:

    • The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has actively pursued tort reform over the past decade to mitigate the medical malpractice problem.
    • Previous legislative efforts by the FMA faced challenges, with successes being declared unconstitutional or disregarded by the judiciary.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the FMA's strategic attempts to enact tort reform through legislative and constitutional means.
    • To highlight the implications of the ongoing medical malpractice issue in Florida.

    Main Methods:

    • Organizing a constitutional initiative campaign, REASON '84, in 1984.
    • Gathering a record 630,000 signatures from registered Florida voters to place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot.

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    Main Results:

    • The FMA's constitutional amendment (Amendment 9) was successfully placed on the 1984 Florida General Election ballot due to extensive public support.
    • The Florida Supreme Court intervened in October 1984, removing Amendment 9 from the ballot, thereby halting the direct-to-voter reform effort.

    Conclusions:

    • The FMA's direct constitutional initiative faced judicial obstruction despite significant public backing.
    • The persistent malpractice problem and its implications necessitated continued advocacy for reform measures.