Quote:Good feedback, thanks. I think cost control is a very important issue, and agree that there is a risk of overuse due to not having an immediate hit in the wallet. Regarding malpractice, I have read that it accounts for about 1/3 of 1% of the cost of healthcar
e. While every billion here and there add up, I am not sure it is a primary driver in the cost. Also, I think that figure does not count defensive medicine, which adds a few percent to the cost. From what I recall, some countries have laws in place that limit liability if doctors are performing the generally accepted treatment and are not grossly negligent. Seems pretty reasonable to me.