Can a rise in malpractice rates adversely affect patient safety?
“The way medicine is structured, your income really depends on how many operations you do,” said Dr. Roger Hardl, a neurosurgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. “That means that you are put into a position where you have to operate more. I’m not sure that’s in the best interests of the public. I’m not sure that’s in the best interests of practicing good medicine.”
Hardl blames the problem on the lack of a cap for medical malpractice lawsuits in New York state.
