Commentary

Why do patients sue?


 

“AFRAID OF GETTING SUED? A PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY OFFERS COUNSEL (BUT NO SYMPATHY)” JANELLE YATES (OCTOBER 2009)

Patients are eager and willing to sue their physician because this is the most litigious civilization in the history of mankind, and it is fueled by self-righteous, rationalizing lawyers.

Albert Tydings, MD, JD
Covington, La

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