Serious ideas on frivolous suits

Quick View. Aug. 15, 2005.

AMA should develop a plan	92%
AMA should not develop a plan	4%
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AMA members say they need support in a quest to deter frivious lawsuits.

In June, the American Medical Association conducted a Member Connect survey on select resolutions being considered by the House of Delegates during the AMA Annual Meeting. One resolution that was adopted calls for the Association to develop a plan to advocate to deter frivolous medical liability lawsuits. Here is what AMA members said when surveyed about the issue:

Source: AMA Member Connect

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