Florida hospitals sue over malpractice measures
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, November 10, 2004
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Several lawsuits were filed last week on behalf of the Florida hospital industry in an attempt to delay implementation of two ballot measures related to medical malpractice that were approved by the state's voters.
Amendment 7, which would allow patients to examine records of medical errors committed by physicians in medical facilities, and Amendment 8, which would amend the state constitution to allow revocation of the licenses of physicians who lose three malpractice lawsuits, are both in contention according to the Orlando Sentinel. Amendment 7 was approved by voters by an 81 to 19 percent margin and Amendment 8 by 70 to 30 percent.
The lawsuits, which were filed in state circuit courts in Alachua and Leon counties, seek a court order that would block the amendments until state lawmakers' clarify their details, according to the paper. Opponents say the amendments are vague and could conflict with state and federal laws.
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