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Introduction I. Framework And Evidence 1. Tort Liability as a System of Quality Control 2. Malpractice: A Problem of Injuries or Claims? 3. The Disposition of Malpractice Claims 4. The Frequency and Severity of Malpractice Claims II. Issues In Medical Malpractice Insurance 5. The Malpractice Insurance Market 6. The 1975 Insurance Crisis: Causes and Solutions 7. Insurance versus Prevention: The Optimal Trade-off III. Reforms and Alternatives 8. The Standard of Care 9. Size and Structure of Awards 10. The Statute of Limitations 11. Costs of Litigation 12. Alternatives: Private Contract and No-Fault Summary and Conclusions Abbreviations References Notes Index
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