Physicians Could Apologize Without Fear Under Proposed Michigan Law
June 02, 2010
Under proposed Michigan legislation, physicians could express regrets to patients without fear the words would be used against them in a malpractice case, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.
Bill sponsor Rep. Jim Marleau (R-Lake Orion) said the bill had a better chance of passing due to the recent healthcare reform law, noting a similar policy at University of Michigan cut lawsuits by 40 percent.
Michigan is one of 15 states without extra legal protections for physicians who want to apologize to a patient or family.
Read Detroit Free Press' report on medical malpractice.
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