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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 17, 2011
1Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, USA.
Abstract:
Professor Cerminara examines the use of class action lawsuits to empower individuals to challenge health care decision-making. The article begins by noting the benefits of class actions which provide strength in numbers and a far-ranging impact by challenging policy decisions and encouraging corporate responsiveness. Professor Cerminara concludes that class actions are but one step in the process of empowering individuals and decreasing their resentment of the lack of process currently within the health care system.
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