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Compared to physicians across all specialities, oncologists were less likely to be sued in 2021, which may be due to a decline in oncology-related care during the pandemic

Most ob/gyns have been sued at least once, but the annual number appears to be dropping, new Medscape Malpractice Report found.

More than three fourths of surgeons said they had been named in a lawsuit at least once in their career, and one third reported malpractice premiums exceeding $30,000 per year.

Many physicians feel confident that they can handle a medical board investigation well, but there are some common oversights that can land you in hot water.

Nearly two thirds of radiologists said they had been sued at least once, and they tended to report higher malpractice insurance premiums than physicians overall.

Four out of five orthopedists said they had been sued at least once, and most physicians were surprised by the malpractice lawsuit.

Over half of respondents said they paid more than $10,000 annually for malpractice insurance, despite not ranking in the top 10 of most sued specialties.

Complaint says failure to follow generally accepted "standards of care and treatment" left Noah "sick, sore, lame and disabled." Hospital says allegations are "meritless."

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