Economics 236: Health Economics and Policy Group Assignment 6-
Problem Assignment:
Here are some critical questions for our class discussion regarding Medical Malpractice. For each one of the following four questions you should be able to communicate to an audience all important relevant information in a well-organized and concise way. Make sure that you are ready to present enough detail.
1) Medical Malpractice: What is it? Exactly how does it relate to the law? (Which law?)
2) Describe the Negligence Law and explain its economic logic. What is the "Hand Rule"?
3) Defensive Medicine: What is it? Why does it exist? Is it a good or bad thing to have? Explain why.
4) What is Medical Malpractice Insurance? How is it typically structured? Is it a good or bad thing to have? Explain why.