Overview of Medical Malpractice, Torts, and Tort Reform
Creator
Sarah Jacober; Sean Gratton
Affiliation
(SJ) Ophthalmogy, University of Missouri--Kansas City; (SG) Neurology, University of Missouri--Kansas City
Subject
Lawsuit; Malpractice; Medical Malpractice; Medicolegal; Tort Reform; Torts
Description
This is a brief narrated powerpoint, which serves as an introduction to the basics of medical malpractice. The definition and history of medical malpractice are explored. The relationship between medical malpractice and tort law are explained, and tort reform is introduced.