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Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Shots - Health News

Mediation Could Help Remedy Medical Malpractice Mess

A mediator can help prevent a dispute over health care from winding up in court.

February 1, 2011 KHNMediation often lasts the better part of a day, and whatever is said is confidential and not admissible in court. Even if parties agree to mediate, they can abandon the process and take the case to trial if they're not making headway.

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