What the New Era of Malpractice Means for Doctors
Update: 2025-11-20
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The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule, redefining how physicians’ decisions are judged in court. This new approach centers on evidence-based practice and the reasonability of care under real-world clinical circumstances.
Dr. Medlaw unpacks how the new national standard reshapes malpractice claims.
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Dr. Medlaw unpacks how the new national standard reshapes malpractice claims.
Let us know what you thought of this episode on X: @physicianswkly
Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com.
Thanks for listening.
Any views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and/or participants and do not necessarily reflect the views, policy, or position of Physician’s Weekly, their employees, and affiliates.
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