Although we place great trust in our doctors and family physicians, they are only human and can make mistakes too. Medical malpractice suits are becoming more and more common these days. Medical malpractice is seen as medication errors, improper diagnosis, and lack of informed consent. These litigations involve suits against doctors, hospitals, nurses, and other health care professionals. Most of the suits that are filed are filed against doctors who have performed a surgery or …showed first 75 words of 962 total…

…showed last 75 words of 962 total…put caps on the awarded amount. Many rules have been added to the way physicians run their practice, too. The physicians are required to follow local and nation medical standards and rules. Of all the lawsuits filed for medical malpractice, just a few were really medical mistakes made by the negligence of the doctor. The lack of efficient supplies or equipment in the doctors' offices and hospitals is a reason why some lawsuits are filed.