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15635
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Proposed changes to rule that govern medical malpractice lawsuits are supposed to reduce costs and attract more doctors to North Carolina. Yet two companies, Medical Mutual and MAG Mutual, enjoyed record-breaking financial years even without these changes, noting massive success rates in winning malpractice suits.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 22, June 2011, p13 Periodical Website
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16721
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Two new bills before the North Carolina State Senate call for financial caps on pain and suffering awards. North Carolina has been cited by the American Medical Association as \"high risk\"--a label reserved for states where skyrocketing malpractice premiums are forcing doctors either to leave the state or cut back on services, leaving patients in some instances, without care. But relief may be on its way with these new bills that put a cap on non-economic damages on health-care liability claims.
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18078
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In 1963, the American Medical Association recognized the growing threat of medical malpractice and malpractice litigation. Teague and Warren discuss the malpractice problem in general and its implications for North Carolina.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 38 Issue 3, Nov 1971, p8-10
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18353
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In 1979, the Wake Medical Center agreed to pay $1.15 million to settle a malpractice case out of court. At the same time, a malpractice suit was filed against the Wake County Health Department alleging negligence. Both of these suits give cause to reevaluate the actions taken by the 1976 North Carolina General Assembly to ward off a perceived, impending malpractice crisis.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 45 Issue 2, Fall 1979, p10-15
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27669
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Born and raised in Jackson County, North Carolina, “Dr.” John Brinkley became a wealthy man as a swindler. He spent most of his adult life performing questionable medical treatments, building a radio station to draw in customers, and running for office. Although he spent most of his life living in Kansas and Texas, Brinkley still visited Jackson County and owned property there.
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27793
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State legislators are preparing to change North Carolina’s medical malpractice laws. The new bill would put a cap on the amount of money individuals can be awarded as a result of pain and suffering caused by an accident. Also, the bill will put a tougher standard on proving malpractice in emergency cases. Legislators say this will save money and make health care more affordable. There are questions whether part of the bill would be considered unconstitutional if challenged in the courts.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 12, March 2011, p9, 12 Periodical Website