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Malpractice reform.

A R Gold

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |December 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    State law reforms, including award limits and shorter statutes of limitations, reduce physician malpractice claims. These changes also benefit optometrists, who remain among the least-sued healthcare providers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Law
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Optometry

    Background:

    • Malpractice claims against physicians are a subject of ongoing legal and policy debate.
    • Numerous state-level reforms have been implemented to address these claims.
    • These reforms aim to reduce the frequency and impact of malpractice litigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the impact of state law reforms on malpractice claims against physicians.
    • To examine how these reforms affect other healthcare practitioners, specifically optometrists.
    • To assess the current landscape of malpractice litigation involving optometrists.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common state law reforms in medical malpractice.
    • Analysis of the applicability and effects of these reforms on non-physician healthcare providers.

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  • Examination of data or trends regarding malpractice claims against optometrists.

    • Main Results:

    • Common reforms include limitations on award size, statutes of limitations, collateral source rule abolition, and use of arbitration.
    • Optometrists and other healthcare practitioners have benefited from these reforms.
    • Optometrists continue to face a low incidence of malpractice claims compared to other medical professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • State legislative reforms have successfully mitigated malpractice risks for physicians.
    • These legal changes provide a protective effect for optometrists, reducing their exposure to litigation.
    • Optometrists maintain a favorable position with minimal malpractice claims within the healthcare sector.