Friday, November 12, 2004
Doctors Advised: An Apology a Day Keeps the Lawyer Away
The Associated Press
Say you're sorry when you hurt someone. The medical world is finding that childhood lesson a surprisingly powerful way to head off malpractice suits, especially if the apology comes with an upfront settlement offer. Since encouraging its doctors to apologize for errors, the University of Michigan Health System's annual attorney fees have dropped by two-thirds, and malpractice suits and notices of intents to sue have fallen by half, says a former trial attorney who launched the practice there...
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1100137001367
The Associated Press
Say you're sorry when you hurt someone. The medical world is finding that childhood lesson a surprisingly powerful way to head off malpractice suits, especially if the apology comes with an upfront settlement offer. Since encouraging its doctors to apologize for errors, the University of Michigan Health System's annual attorney fees have dropped by two-thirds, and malpractice suits and notices of intents to sue have fallen by half, says a former trial attorney who launched the practice there...
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1100137001367
Monday, November 08, 2004
NOP World today launched its Culture
Score(TM) Index, an ongoing series that offers a global perspective on
lifestyle issues across 31 countries. Focusing on Work/Life balance, the
first index reveals Sweden striking the most precise balance, with 36.7 hours
per week at work and 36.4 hours per week at "play."
The top five life-focused countries are:
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Canada
