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pollsNational Voter Survey: Health Care Reform and the Legal System 2009 Clarus Research Group, September 10, 2009
A nationwide poll commissioned by Common Good and the Committee for Economic Development, and conducted by Clarus Research Group, reveals that 83% of American voters want Congress to address medical liability reform as part of comprehensive health care reform – and that 67% support the creation of special health courts.
Majority of Americans Support Creating Special Health Courts Harris Interactive, June 14, 2004
According to a new national survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Common Good, nearly 2 out of every 3 Americans (62%) favor having medical malpractice cases decided by special health courts, which would be presided over by medical professionals and experts.
Fear of Litigation: The Impact on Medicine Harris Interactive, April 11, 2002
Concerns about liability are influencing medical decision-making on many levels. From the increased ordering of tests, medications, referrals, and procedures to increased paperwork and reluctance to offer off-duty medical assistance, the impact of the fear of litigation is far-reaching and profound.
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