Tort Laws, such as Medical Malpractice, are used to ensure patient safety and fair compensation and renumeration for medical negligence. (www.ncsl.org) One potential area for health care system savings is the issue of Tort Reform in healthcare.

Resources- you may use others.

Video: The Rule of Medical MalpracticeLinks to an external site. 6 minutes (Scroll down page for video)

Article: How much is Malpractice InsuranceLinks to an external site.

Web Site: Tort Reform Pros and ConsLinks to an external site.

Initial Post

Part 1

1. Define and describe the term Tort Laws and include 4 key elements.
2. Define and describe the term Medical Malpractice - give an example of the cost of malpractice insurance.
3. Discuss how economic damages in medical malpractice settlements can affect healthcare.

Part 2

• Based on what you have learned, are you for or against medical tort reform? Give at least 2 reasons for your decision along with 2 ethical issues that affect this topic.
• Back up your decision with examples, evidence and sources.