Why the crisis in medical malpractice?
An increased threat of lawsuits and higher premiums : the consequences
Governments' responses to medical malpractice crises
and their effects
Ceilings on nonmonetary and total losses
Compensating plaintiffs' attorneys
Juries and health courts
Patient safety and medical malpractice
Medical malpractice insurance and insurance regulation
Reinsurance
No-fault for medical injuries
Reforms : what can be done.