Claiming abortion malpractice: providers say suits are an attempt to put them out of business

Article Abstract:

Some abortion provider groups report sharp increases in the number of malpractice lawsuits brought by women. Some abortion-opposing groups claim some credit for the increase, as they often link women with malpractice attorneys or provide free legal services. Abortion providers claim that most of these suits are frivolous and are filed for the purpose of recording claims against a physician's record. However, some physicians admit that professional standards are not enforced, and some abortionists do poor quality work.

Health care industry, Medical personnel, Malpractice, Medical malpractice, Abortion services

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Right-to-die advocates seek distance from Dr. Kevorkian

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Right-to-die advocates are voicing increasing concern over the actions of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Dr. Kevorkian has acknowledged his participation in 38 assisted suicides since 1990. Opponents are concerned about Kevorkian's ability to appropriately screen patients and are calling for legalization of the practice. Right-to-die advocates believe that legalization of assisted suicide will help to regulate and monitor the practice.

Practice, Assisted suicide, Public opinion

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Dr. Kevorkian takes case to Mich. society

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Dr Jack Kevorkian, the Michigan physician who has been tried for assisting terminally ill patients to commit suicide, proposes that medicine form a new specialty, the management of death. Kevorkian told the Michigan State Medical Society that euthanasia, like abortion, should be recognized as an ethical medical procedure. The society has sponsored seminars to discuss the ethics of physician-aided suicide.

Social policy, Ethical aspects, Euthanasia, Michigan State Medical Society

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