Physicians' perceptions of the risk of being sued

Article Abstract:

A survey of physicians showed that their exaggerated fears of being sued for malpractice led them to redouble efforts to avoid harming patients through oversight exactly as predicted by the deterrence theory of tort law. The survey, taken in 1989, obtained data from 739 respondents who practiced in New York State in 1984. In general, the respondents believed that for every 100 physicians 19.5 would be sued per year, nearly three times the true rate. This high degree of perceived risk induced most of the respondents to be more careful when caring for patients.

Physicians, Surveys, Malpractice, Medical malpractice

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On being reactionary

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Reviving admiration for personal identity calls for a reactionary stance and return to the philosophical base of Western culture. The foundation of the Western culture is based on personal identity. The main duty of the reactionary is to install and give insight into the significance of personal authority as the basis of human civilization. The crucial challenge facing politics is whether personal responsibility should be preferred to personal loyalty. Philosophers have decried both with little concessions for personal responsibility.

Analysis, Conservatism, Self, Self (Psychology)

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How should society handle injustice?

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The preoccupation with victimization and group rights in US society represents a crisis of character. The concept of the human person has changed into one that denies personal responsibility. External controls must be imposed because people no longer trust each other to have self-control. The regime of law is being substituted for self-government. The call for government involvement in issues such as sexual harassment, gay rights and gun control is based on the premise that people are not capable of self-control.

Social aspects, United States, Social justice, Character, Character (Psychology)

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