The report included 3,037 physicians across 29 specialties.
Here are the steps physicians think could discourage malpractice lawsuits:
Better communication and rapport with patients: 54%
Have medical panel screen for merit: 49%
Make plaintiff responsible for all attorney fees if they lose: 43%
Cap noneconomic damages: 42%
Ban lawyers from taking malpractice cases on contingency: 27%
Reduce rates of physician medical errors: 25%
Try cases before health courts: 20%
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